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Students Lose Lakhs in Fake Job Scam
7 Oct
Summary
- Seven students lost Rs 43 lakh in a fake job and visa scheme.
- Accused allegedly promised overseas jobs and facilitated visas.
- Students were threatened when demanding money and passports.
Seven hotel management students recently approached Machavaram police, reporting a fraudulent scheme that cost them Rs 43 lakh. They were allegedly promised lucrative overseas employment and assistance with visas.
The students, who attended college in Chennai during 2022-23, claimed a college placement executive introduced them to a Chennai resident. This individual is accused of receiving the substantial sum via bank transfers and retaining their original passports for supposed visa processing.
Over a year and a half passed without the promised jobs materializing. When the students sought to retrieve their money and passports, they reported being unable to contact the alleged scammer. Phone calls reportedly escalated to threats, including alleged death threats and refusal to return passports.
Seeking recourse, the students confronted the college placement executive in Vijayawada. He allegedly denied involvement, stating the money wasn't in his account and directing them to the recipient. The students have now filed a formal complaint detailing the alleged fraud and threats.
