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Fake Job Agency Busted at Vashi Infotech Park; Poor Youths Duped of Crores

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Fake job agency at Vashi Infotech Park dupes 50 poor youths with overseas job promises, extorting crores. After vanishing, victims approach police. Investigation launched; parents demand swift and strict justice.

Vashi | 25 July, 2025: A massive job scam has surfaced in Vashi Infotech Park, where a fake placement agency duped 40 to 50 unsuspecting youths from poor families by promising high-paying jobs abroad. Victims were tricked into paying ₹2–3 lakh each, with the total fraud suspected to run into crores.

The fake agency posted advertisements on social media for roles like ‘Crew Member’, ‘Deck Cadet’, ‘Engine Cadet’, and others. Tempted by these seemingly lucrative international opportunities, several youths paid amounts online for registration, video interviews, visa processing, and flight tickets.

To give their scam a professional facade, the fraudsters operated from a rented office in Vashi Infotech Park, set up a fake website, and used false email IDs and logos. Victims reported that the office environment felt like a genuine company, adding to their trust. The agency falsely claimed its head office was in Delhi, but police investigations found no such firm exists.

After payments were made, the agency cut off all communication—phones were disconnected, and emails went unanswered. Victims realized the fraud only when the office was found empty. Dozens have since filed complaints at the Vashi police station, triggering a preliminary investigation to locate the masterminds.

The scam has been categorized under cyber crime, criminal breach of trust, and financial fraud. Parents and victims are urging the Navi Mumbai Police to act swiftly, stating, “Our children’s future is ruined, and we’ve lost our life’s savings. The culprits must face strict punishment.”

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