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Crime
UP STF Arrests Job‑Scammer in Agra Who Promised Government Jobs
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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A man was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in Agra after he deceived job seekers by promising them government employment. Authorities say the scam involved multiple applicants and the suspect is now in custody.
Earlier this week, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) arrested a man in Agra who had been luring job seekers with promises of government employment.
The accused allegedly offered placement services, collected fees from applicants, and assured them of official positions. Investigations revealed that several individuals had fallen victim to the scheme.
He is currently in custody, and the STF is continuing its probe to identify other potential victims and recover any money collected. The incident underscores the state’s intensified crackdown on job‑scam operations.
The UP STF, part of the state’s anti‑corruption and law‑enforcement initiatives, has already taken action against similar frauds across the region.
The accused allegedly offered placement services, collected fees from applicants, and assured them of official positions. Investigations revealed that several individuals had fallen victim to the scheme.
He is currently in custody, and the STF is continuing its probe to identify other potential victims and recover any money collected. The incident underscores the state’s intensified crackdown on job‑scam operations.
The UP STF, part of the state’s anti‑corruption and law‑enforcement initiatives, has already taken action against similar frauds across the region.