Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Ex-Lance Naik Arrested for Alleged Army Job Scam in MP
A former soldier named Rajesh Kumar Rajbhar was arrested for tricking people who wanted jobs in the army.
He pretended he could get them hired and took their money.
He gave them fake letters saying they had been hired.
So far, four people have complained, saying they lost a total of around 17 lakh rupees.
The police are investigating how he did it and expect more people to come forward.
He is now charged with cheating and forgery, which means he broke the law by lying and making fake documents.
Former Lance Naik Rajesh Kumar Rajbhar was arrested in Jabalpur.
Rajbhar is accused of defrauding job seekers of around 17 lakh rupees.
He allegedly issued fake appointment letters for positions in the armed forces.
Four complainants have come forward, alleging they were cheated.
Rajbhar has been booked for cheating and forgery under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Rajesh Kumar Rajbhar, a former Lance Naik, and job seekers.
- What
- Rajesh Kumar Rajbhar was arrested for allegedly duping unemployed youths seeking jobs in defense forces.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Friday morning.
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- He allegedly took money from aspirants and issued fake appointment letters.
- Accused
- Rajesh Kumar Rajbhar
- Rank
- Former Lance Naik
- Location of arrest
- Jabalpur
- Alleged crime
- Cheating and forgery
- Amount of fraud
- Approximately 17 lakh rupees
- Number of complainants
- 4