A gang of eight to ten individuals is being investigated for defrauding young people by promising them jobs in the Indian Railways. The gang, operating from Kolkata, Kharagpur, and Nadia, targeted individuals in Dhanbad and Ranchi, promising them booking clerk positions in exchange for lakhs of rupees. The investigation was triggered...
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by the arrest of Anshuman and Sumitra in Dhanbad and Ranchi, respectively. The South Eastern Zone Vigilance Team uncovered the scam on April 16th at Birbans Station, leading to the arrests of three youths and an agent. The three youths were released after recording their statements, while the agent, David, was released on bail. The Railway Police are pursuing the remaining suspects, including Arun and Shantanu from Kolkata. Statements from the victims will be recorded in court, and warrants for the arrests of the accused will be issued.