Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Former Railway Employee Denied Bail Over Job Fraud Scheme
A former railway worker is in trouble for allegedly tricking people into believing they could get jobs in the railway system.
He and his father are accused of taking money from people and promising them jobs that didn't exist.
Police found fake documents, like letters and envelopes, at his home.
The court decided he couldn't be released on bail because the scam seemed to be widespread and they found evidence against him.
He's facing other similar accusations, some of which he has been denied bail for.
Lad claims the charges are false.
A former railway employee's bail plea was rejected for allegedly defrauding individuals with fake job promises.
Prashant Lad and his father are accused of promising Class C and D railway jobs.
Police found fake documents, including appointment letters and blank envelopes, during a search.
The court cited the widespread nature of the fraud and the evidence found.
Lad faces multiple similar cases, with some bail applications rejected and one granted.
- Who
- Prashant Lad, a former railway employee, and his father.
- What
- Prashant Lad was denied bail for allegedly running a fake railway job scheme.
- When
- The court order was made available this week.
- Where
- Pant Nagar, Bhandup police station and sessions court in India.
- Why
- Lad is accused of defrauding individuals by promising them railway jobs.
Accusation
Defense
Accusation vs. Denial
Accusation
Accused of cheating multiple individuals by promising railway jobs.
Defense
Maintained there is no evidence and the case is false.
- Accused
- Prashant Lad
- Charges
- Cheating with fake job promises
- Amount involved
- Rs 20 lakh (approx. $24,000 USD)
- Evidence
- Fake appointment letters, blank envelopes, and educational documents
- Court Decision
- Bail plea rejected