A security guard in Delhi fell victim to a fake Income Tax recruitment scheme, losing ₹2 lakh. Police have uncovered the racket, charging six‑seven victims of a total ₹10 lakh fraud and arresting four suspects.

Key Takeaways

  • Guard duped in Income Tax recruitment scam loses ₹2 Lakh
  • Approximately 6‑7 victims suffer total losses of about ₹10 Lakh
  • Police have arrested four suspects; investigation of the wider network continues

On a chilly December morning last year, 35‑year‑old security guard Gautam Prasad was on duty at the main gate of the Civic Centre, Ajmeri Gate – the headquarters of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). A stranger approached him, introduced himself as Naveen Prakash, and offered a job in the Income Tax Department as a Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS) employee.

How the Scam Unfolded

Discontent with his current posting, Gautam was eager for a better opportunity. An MTS position is a Group‑C government job with a take‑home salary of roughly ₹44,000 per month, making the offer irresistibly attractive. Naveen claimed he could secure the same role for Gautam, prompting the guard to quit his job, break his Provident Fund, and hand over ₹2 lakh in five separate transactions – all without receiving any official appointment letter.

Fake Interviews and Deception

According to the police, Gautam was later summoned for an interview inside the Civic Centre, where two men – identified as Rohit Chauhan and Pawan Dutt Sharma – introduced themselves as MTS officers. They promised a job offer in January 2026, later shifted it to March, and eventually stopped responding to Gautam’s calls, leaving him stranded with no job and a depleted bank balance.

Police Investigation and Arrests

Delhi Police uncovered a larger recruitment racket that lured unemployed youth through social‑media advertisements promising vacancies in the Income Tax Department. Over the course of the investigation, six to seven victims were found to have lost around ₹10 lakh in total. On July 3, Rohit, a placement agent from Rohini, was arrested, followed by the arrests of Pawan, Chirag Aggarwal, and Tarun Goswami.

Wider Implications and Ongoing Probe

Authorities recovered four mobile phones, counterfeit verification forms, and fabricated identity documents during searches. The investigation also suggests possible involvement of current or former Income Tax employees, prompting a deeper probe. This scam underscores the vulnerability of job seekers to sophisticated frauds that masquerade as legitimate government recruitment processes, highlighting the urgent need for stricter oversight of online job advertisements.