Mumbai’s cyber cell police have arrested two individuals, Himanshu More (21) and Prem Shewale (18), for allegedly running a part-time job scam that defrauded victims by luring them with promises of high-paying jobs. Both suspects, hailing from Malegaon, Nashik, were involved in convincing hotel staffers to open bank accounts, which were then used to deposit fraudulently obtained money sent by masterminds based in the UAE.
The investigation was launched after a 53-year-old woman from Colaba filed a report in March, stating she had been swindled out of over Rs14 lakh. She had been recruited into a Telegram group where she was assigned various tasks and asked to invest money. Initially, the woman received some profits, but after investing larger amounts, the conmen ceased all communication.
During the arrest, police recovered a large cache of items from the accused, including 29 debit cards, 28 bank passbooks, eight SIM cards, and several cell phones, which were likely used in the fraudulent operations. Authorities believe the scam has affected multiple victims, with further investigations underway to uncover the full extent of the scheme.
This case highlights the growing threat of online job scams and underscores the importance of vigilance when dealing with unsolicited job offers or investment opportunities.
