Temple Job Scam: ₹30 Lakh Siphoned Off in Trichy

Srirangam police in Trichy have initiated legal action against two individuals, a woman named Madhumitha and her associate Madhana Guru, for an alleged job recruitment scam. The duo is accused of defrauding three local men of a total of ₹30 lakh by falsely promising them employment at the Samayapuram Mariamman temple. The promised positions included sanitary worker, office assistant, and security guard roles within the temple, which is managed by the HR&CE department. Each of the victims reportedly paid ₹10 lakh between February and March of this year. The victims became aware of the deception when Madhumitha failed to secure the jobs or return their money. A complaint was filed by one of the victims, leading to the booking of the accused under cheating charges. A search is currently underway to apprehend the absconding suspects.