Fake Income Tax Officer Nabbed: 12th-Pass Man Duped 35 Aspirants with False Job Promises



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Gujarat Police have apprehended a man from Jharkhand who posed as a senior Income Tax Officer to dupe over 35 individuals with false job promises. The scammer, who only has a 12th-grade education, used fake government emails and forged documents to convince victims, demanding large sums for supposed training and security deposits. One woman lost over £9 lakh before realising she had been defrauded and reporting him to the police. The accused has been brought to Ahmedabad for further questioning.

The Gujarat Police on Tuesday arrested a man identified as Aman Kumar from Jharkhand's Dhanbad for allegedly cheating over 35 individuals by impersonating an Income Tax Officer and offering them fake government jobs. The arrest came after a complaint was filed by an Ahmedabad-based woman who lost Rs
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FAQ :

A man named Aman Kumar from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, was arrested by the Gujarat Police.

He is accused of impersonating an Income Tax Officer and defrauding over 35 individuals by offering them fake government jobs.

One victim, an Ahmedabad-based woman, lost Rs 9.20 lakh (approximately £9,200) to the scam.

He used fake government email IDs, forged appointment letters, and organised fake training sessions and interviews to convince victims.

Yes, the accused is a 12th-pass individual with a history of similar scams across India, and previous complaints were filed against him at the CBI Mumbai office in 2023.

Authorities urge citizens to verify the authenticity of government job offers through official portals and to be wary of schemes promising quick appointments in exchange for money.




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