In a major crackdown, four Indian Army deserters were arrested at Kolkata Airport while returning from Dubai, after being tracked for months by military intelligence. The arrests were made based on an official “apprehension roll” issued against them.
The accused have been identified as:
Sepoy Prabin Raj
Sepoy Ajay Thakur
Naik B Rajesh
Sepoy Sahibul SK
These personnel reportedly deserted their posts after falling prey to QNet, a well-known multi-level marketing (MLM) Ponzi scheme, lured by the promise of high returns and quick wealth.
According to officials, the soldiers violated Army service rules by abandoning duty in pursuit of profits from QNet’s fraudulent investment model. Military authorities were closely monitoring their movements, and once their return to India was confirmed, a coordinated operation at the airport led to their immediate arrest.
“This is not just an issue of desertion. It shows how deceptive MLM schemes like QNet are endangering even disciplined institutions like the armed forces,” said an official familiar with the investigation.
The arrested individuals have been handed over to military police and are expected to undergo court-martial proceedings. Investigators are now probing the possibility of more military personnel being lured into the scam.
The case highlights the growing reach of financial frauds and underscores the urgent need for financial literacy and strict regulation to prevent further exploitation—especially among those in service to the nation.
