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Fake Russian Embassy Website, Job Scam: 2 Arrested For Allegedly Duping Indian Job Seekers
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What Happened?
Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly defrauding Indian job seekers through a counterfeit Russian Embassy recruitment website. The accused targeted at least 17 individuals, collecting money for fake job offers.
Key points
- The arrested individuals are Aman Kumar, 25, and Vivek Kumar, both from Bihar.
- The fake website, www.embassytest.com, was used to lure job seekers.
- The accused collected registration and examination fees from applicants.
- Aman Kumar was operating the scam from the UK, where he had traveled in December 2025.
- Police have identified around 50 suspicious financial transactions linked to the scam.
Key insights
- The scam could lead to increased scrutiny of online job recruitment platforms.
- Job seekers may become more cautious when applying for positions online.
- The incident raises awareness about the need for verifying job offers from official sources.
Why it matters
This case highlights the risks faced by job seekers in online recruitment scams.
Entities
Aman Kumar· PersonVivek Kumar· PersonDelhi Police· OrganizationRussian Embassy· OrganizationBihar· StateIndia· Country
Source
Times Now
