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Crime
Job Scam Uncovered in Odisha, Police Launch Probe
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:48 PM
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A fraudulent recruitment scheme promising jobs was exposed in Odisha, prompting a police investigation.
Kanak News Odisha reported that a deceptive recruitment operation promising employment to job seekers has been uncovered in the state. The scheme allegedly lured candidates with false advertisements and collected fees without delivering any legitimate positions.
Preliminary inquiries suggest that the perpetrators used online portals and social media to reach a wide audience, targeting fresh graduates and unemployed youth. Victims claim they were asked to pay processing charges and were later left without any job offers.
Local police have opened a formal case and are tracing the individuals behind the scam. Authorities have urged the public to verify the authenticity of job offers and to report any suspicious recruitment activities to the nearest police station.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have warned that similar fraudulent schemes could surface during peak hiring seasons. Citizens are advised to exercise caution and rely on verified government or reputable private recruitment channels.
Preliminary inquiries suggest that the perpetrators used online portals and social media to reach a wide audience, targeting fresh graduates and unemployed youth. Victims claim they were asked to pay processing charges and were later left without any job offers.
Local police have opened a formal case and are tracing the individuals behind the scam. Authorities have urged the public to verify the authenticity of job offers and to report any suspicious recruitment activities to the nearest police station.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have warned that similar fraudulent schemes could surface during peak hiring seasons. Citizens are advised to exercise caution and rely on verified government or reputable private recruitment channels.