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Yelahanka CEN Police Station Arrests Four Accused in Online Job Fraud Case
The Yelahanka CEN police station in Bengaluru has successfully apprehended and arrested four individuals who stand accused of perpetrating fraud against online job seekers in search of part-time employment opportunities. The arrested suspects have been identified as Syed Yunus, Syed Arbaz, Mohammad Khalimullah, and Ibrahim Kurnool.
The police action came after receiving numerous complaints from victims who fell prey to the fraudulent schemes orchestrated by the accused. These individuals had been posing as legitimate job providers, enticing unsuspecting victims with offers of lucrative part-time jobs.
The fraudsters employed various tactics to deceive their targets, exploiting the vulnerability and desperation of job seekers. They would typically post fake job advertisements on popular online platforms, promising high pay and flexible working hours to entice potential applicants.
Once the victims applied for the jobs, the accused would demand an initial payment to process their applications or as a security deposit. However, once the payment was made, the scammers vanished into thin air, leaving the victims in financial distress.
Upon receiving the complaints, the Yelahanka CEN police station swiftly launched an investigation, employing advanced techniques to trace the culprits. Through careful analysis of digital footprints and surveillance, the police were able to identify the four accused and apprehend them at separate locations.
The police have confiscated multiple electronic devices, including laptops, smartphones, and bank documents, which are believed to contain crucial evidence related to the fraudulent activities. Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused had been operating the scam for a significant period, defrauding numerous individuals.
The Yelahanka CEN police station has urged the public to exercise caution while seeking employment opportunities online. They advised job seekers to conduct thorough research on potential employers, verify their credentials, and never make any advance payments before confirming the legitimacy of the job offer.
Furthermore, the police have requested victims who have not yet come forward to lodge formal complaints, urging them to do so in order to aid the ongoing investigation and ensure that justice is served.
As the investigation progresses, the Yelahanka CEN police station remains committed to combating online fraud and creating a safe digital environment for job seekers in Bengaluru.