Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Brothers Lure Job Seekers into Cyber Crime, Held
Two brothers in India tricked people looking for jobs by sending them to other countries.
Instead of jobs, they made them do online scams.
The brothers were caught and arrested.
Two brothers from Bhiwani, Haryana, lured job seekers with promises of work abroad
Victims were sent to Thailand and Myanmar, then forced into cyber fraud against US citizens
At least 10 people from Haryana and Rajasthan were duped, with estimated losses in crores of rupees
Vijender (Sonu, 23) and Jitender (Monu, 21) arrested in Delhi for human trafficking and cyber fraud
Victims may face charges if found to have willingly participated in cyber fraud
- Who
- Vijender (Sonu, 23) and Jitender (Monu, 21) from Bhiwani, Haryana, and at least 10 victims from Haryana and Rajasthan
- What
- Lured job seekers into cyber fraud against US citizens
- When
- Arrests made on November 21, 2022
- Where
- Thailand, Myanmar, and Delhi, India
- Why
- To commit cyber fraud and earn commission from Chinese organizers
Victims' Rights Advocates
Law Enforcement
Treatment of Repatriated Individuals
Victims' Rights Advocates
Should be treated solely as victims and provided support
Law Enforcement
May face charges if found to have willingly participated in cyber fraud
- Accused
- Vijender (Sonu, 23) and Jitender (Monu, 21)
- Victims
- At least 10 people from Haryana and Rajasthan
- Estimated total cyber fraud
- Crores of rupees
- Location of cybercrime hub
- Myanmar border
- Number of arrests
- 2
