
Mastermind of Multi-Crore Job Fraud Splurges Rs. 19 Lakh on Luxury at CP Club
Nagpur Rural Police Uncovers Massive Job Scam; Rakesh Khurana Allegedly Spent Lavishly on Liquor and Food at CP Club
by Nagpur Trends Team | Published on 2023-07-19 15:38:38
Nagpur Rural Police have uncovered a job scam by Rakesh Khurana, the mastermind behind the defrauding activities. Khurana, known for deceiving aspiring job seekers looking for positions in government departments like railways and WCL, has been involved in fraud and the operation of an unauthorized recruitment board. Recent investigations have unveiled shocking revelations, including Khurana's extravagant expenditure of Rs. 19 lakh on lavish food and drinks at the CP Club, where he conducted his illicit operations.
According to reports, Khurana utilized the CP Club as a venue for establishing a parallel recruitment board for WCL, conducting written examinations for candidates. Shockingly, it has emerged that Khurana's fraudulent activities amount to approximately Rs. 35 crores, as revealed by Nagpur Rural Police's ongoing investigation, led by Superintendent of Police Vishal Anand and Deputy Superintendent Rajendra Nikam, under the guidance of Police Officer Shantaram Mudamali from the Rural Economic Offences Wing (EOW).
During the investigation, it was discovered that Khurana made use of all three membership cards at the CP Club. Police records indicate that he spent Rs. 19 lakh on alcoholic beverages and food at the club. Additionally, Khurana would summon unsuspecting candidates to the CP Club, where he would administer a written test comprising 25 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Remaining outside in his car, Khurana would collect an advance amount of Rs. 3 lakh, only admitting candidates who paid the sum. He would provide fake exam papers to solve problems and subsequently compile a list of successful candidates based on quotas, collecting the remaining money. The investigation has revealed that many candidates borrowed money to pay Khurana. Shockingly, it has come to light that four individuals, not two as initially reported, tragically committed suicide due to this fraud.
The police possess three lists of successful candidates, obtained during a raid on a flat near Khurana's Kadbi Chowk residence. The first list contains 105 names, the second list includes 96 names, and the third list has 96 candidates as well. Collectively, the three lists account for more than 300 candidates, with each paying an advance amount of Rs. 3 lakh. When considering the advance payments alone, the total value of the fraud reaches Rs. 35 crore. However, the second phase of the police investigation has uncovered a figure of Rs. 10.78 crore, according to the report.
Initially, Khurana and his gang members managed to avoid suspicion, as candidates believed they were securing legitimate employment opportunities. However, the exposure of the racket came to light following the tragic suicide of Amit Kove. Furthermore, WCL (Western Coalfields Limited) clarified during the investigation that they were not associated with the list of successful candidates provided by Khurana. The report also reveals that WCL had displayed notices on their office notice board to alert candidates about fraudulent activities.
