Pan-India 'Pregnant Job' Scam Busted in Bihar | Quick Digest

Pan-India 'Pregnant Job' Scam Busted in Bihar | Quick Digest
A large-scale cyber fraud, dubbed the 'All India Pregnant Job Service' or 'Playboy Service' scam, has been busted in Bihar's Nawada district, conning hundreds of men across India with false promises of lucrative payments for impregnating childless women. Victims were lured through social media with offers of up to ₹10 lakh but lost money through various fake fees.

Cyber fraud gang operating from Bihar's Nawada district busted.

Scammers lured men nationwide with 'All India Pregnant Job' and 'Playboy Service' offers.

Promises of up to ₹10-15 lakh for impregnating childless women were fake.

Victims were conned into paying registration, hotel, and processing fees.

Many victims hesitated to report due to shame and social stigma.

Police have made arrests and seized evidence, with ongoing investigations.

A significant cyber fraud operation, known as the 'All India Pregnant Job Service' or 'Playboy Service' scam, has been uncovered and busted by police in Bihar's Nawada district. This elaborate scheme targeted hundreds of men across India, exploiting their desperation and social taboos with deceptive online advertisements. The fraudsters advertised on various social media platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp, promising substantial financial rewards, often up to ₹10-15 lakh, to men willing to impregnate childless women. Some advertisements also lured victims with offers of fake jobs or cheap loans under names like 'Dhani Finance' and 'SBI cheap loans'. Once men showed interest, they were asked to pay various upfront fees, including registration charges, hotel tariffs, medical test fees, and legal processing charges, under the false pretense of securing the 'job'. However, no such services existed, and the fraudsters would disappear after collecting the money. Police investigations in Nawada have led to multiple arrests, with seized evidence including mobile phones and data related to over a hundred victims. Officials noted that many victims, often from economically weaker backgrounds, were reluctant to report the crime due to embarrassment and fear of social stigma, making it challenging for authorities to identify the full extent of the scam. This type of fraud has been ongoing, with similar rackets busted in previous years, highlighting a persistent pattern of cybercrime exploiting vulnerable individuals in India. Public warnings have been issued, urging citizens to be cautious of unusual online job offers that demand upfront payments.
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