Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Nine Arrested for Running Fake Airline Job Scam in Delhi
Imagine some people pretended to work for airlines like IndiGo and created fake job ads online.
They set up a fake call center in Delhi to trick people looking for jobs.
When people called, these scammers would ask for money for things like uniforms or to open a bank account for their salary.
They took money from many people, between Rs 2,500 and Rs 15,000 each.
The police caught nine people, including the main person in charge, someone who provided fake SIM cards, and the women who made the fake calls.
They found many phones, SIM cards, and fake bank details.
The police are still looking for others who might be involved.
Delhi Police arrested nine individuals, including the mastermind, for operating a fake airline job racket.
The accused ran a fake call center in Tilak Nagar, West Delhi, posing as recruiters for airlines like IndiGo.
Job seekers were targeted through online advertisements and defrauded of Rs 2,500 to Rs 15,000 each for fake job opportunities.
The arrested individuals include the mastermind, a telecom worker who supplied SIM cards, and seven female telecallers.
Over 40 victims nationwide were identified, and investigators recovered multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and fake payment IDs.
- Who
- Nine individuals, including mastermind Vikash Kumar, an associate Baljeet Singh, and seven female telecallers.
- What
- A fake airline job racket was busted, where accused posed as recruiters for airlines like IndiGo to defraud job seekers.
- When
- Arrests were made on Saturday; the racket had been operating for some time.
- Where
- The fake call center was operated from Tilak Nagar, West Delhi; victims are nationwide.
- Why
- To illegally obtain money from unemployed job seekers by demanding funds for fake deposits, uniforms, and salary account formalities.
Accused
Law Enforcement
Role of Telecallers
Accused
Seven female telecallers were hired, likely through job portals, and allegedly paid to contact and convince job seekers.
Law Enforcement
The telecallers were integral to the scam, actively defrauding unemployed youth by posing as recruiters for airlines like IndiGo.
Mastermind's Activity
Accused
Vikash Kumar (38) is identified as the mastermind, allegedly operating a fake call center and coordinating the fraudulent activities.
Law Enforcement
Kumar, a telecom worker, played a crucial role by allegedly facilitating the racket's operations through technical means, leading to his arrest.
- Number of Arrests
- 9
- Mastermind's Name
- Vikash Kumar (38)
- Location of Call Centre
- Tilak Nagar, Delhi
- Airlines Impersonated
- IndiGo Airlines and others
- Amount Defrauded Per Victim
- Rs 2,500 to Rs 15,000
- Number of Victims Traced
- Over 40 (via NCRP complaints)
- Recovered Items
- 22 mobile phones, 1 desktop, 19 SIM cards, call registers, Wi-Fi router, 8 UPI IDs, QR code
