Enforcement Directorate raids linked to fake government job scam across six States

The Hindu
The Hindu
1m ago
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across six States in connection with a fake government job scam run by an organised gang that sent fraudulent joining letters and made initial salary payments to some victims.
Enforcement Directorate raids linked to fake government job scam across six States
A What happened
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple States on January 8, 2026 in connection with a fake government job scam run by an organised gang. Searches were carried out at 15 locations across Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh. An official said the scam was initially detected in the name of Indian Railways and later found to cover over 40 other government organisations and departments. The gang used fake email accounts impersonating official government domains to send fraudulent joining letters and made initial salary payments for two to three months to some victims.
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Key insights

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    Trust-building tactic used in the scam: Fraudsters made initial salary payments for two to three months to some victims to gain trust.

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    Scope expanded beyond Indian Railways: An official said the investigation found the scam covered over 40 government organisations and departments beyond Indian Railways.

Takeaways

Enforcement Directorate searches across six States are ongoing in a case involving an organised gang that used fake government-domain emails and initial salary payments to carry out a fake government job scam.

Topics

Investigations Law & Public Safety Crime & Justice Law Enforcement

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