Krishnagiri Police Bust Fake Online Job Racket Targeting Youth — 3 Arrested

Krishnagiri District Police Cyber Crime Cell has busted a fake online job placement racket operating from a rented office in Krishnagiri town, arresting three accused who defrauded at least 47 youth from Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts. Case details: - Operation: Fake company called 'TechHire Solutions' operated from Rented office, 2nd floor, Kumar Complex, Hosur Road, Krishnagiri - Modus operandi: Posted fake software and BPO job ads on social media targeting fresh graduates - Collected ₹15,000–₹25,000 as 'registration and training fees' per candidate - Issued fake appointment letters with logos of real companies including Wipro, Infosys, TCS - 47 victims identified — total amount defrauded: approximately ₹8.5 lakh - Most victims from poor families who borrowed money to pay the fees Police action: - Cyber Crime Cell Inspector Mr. Senthilkumar led the operation - Three accused arrested: two local youths and one from Bengaluru who ran the social media operation - Mobile phones, fake appointment letters, fake company stamps and ₹1.2 lakh cash seized - Case registered under IPC Section 420, IT Act Section 66C and 66D Advice to public: - Never pay any fee for a job placement — legitimate companies do not charge - Verify company address and registration before paying - Report suspicious job ads to Cyber Crime Cell immediately Krishnagiri Cyber Crime Cell: 04343-230100 Cyber Crime helpline: 1930