Archive · 19 Jul 2026
PMC Peon Arrested for Fake Job Racket
A man named Shivanand Patil, who worked as a peon for the Pune Municipal Corporation, was arrested for running a fake job scam.
He and his friends promised people jobs in the city government by showing fake papers and even gave some victims fake salaries.
Three people have been identified as victims so far, losing large amounts of money.
One person lost ₹45 lakh, another ₹15 lakh, and a third ₹10 lakh.
The police are still investigating and think there might be more victims.
An activist even said that up to 400 people might have been tricked.
The PMC is asking anyone who thinks they were scammed to come forward.
Shivanand Patil, a PMC peon, was arrested for running a fake job racket.
Victims were promised junior engineer jobs in exchange for large sums of money.
At least three victims identified, losing ₹45 lakh, ₹15 lakh, and ₹10 lakh respectively.
Patil provided fake appointment letters, joining letters, and even paid fake salaries.
Police are investigating, and more victims may have been duped.
- Who
- Shivanand Patil, a PMC peon, and his associates
- What
- Fake job racket using forged documents
- When
- Case came to light recently; scam possibly ongoing for years
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Why
- To dupe job seekers out of money by promising civic jobs
- Accused
- Shivanand Patil
- Victims
- At least three identified
- Amount Duped
- ₹45 lakh, ₹15 lakh, ₹10 lakh
- FIR Filed By
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- Arresting Authority
- Shivajinagar Police
- Potential Additional Victims
- 300-400 alleged by activist
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing