Bizarre ‘All India Pregnant Job’ Scam Unveiled in Bihar: Fraudsters Offering Cash for ‘Impregnating’ Women Nabbed
In a shocking revelation, Bihar Police have dismantled a clandestine network operating a bizarre job scam that promised men up to ₹13 lakh for their involvement in ‘impregnating’ women facing conception challenges. The elaborate scheme, operating under the guise of ‘All India Pregnant Job (Baby Birth Service),’ targeted unsuspecting individuals through various social media platforms.
A total of eight individuals were apprehended in Nawada, Bihar, as they allegedly enticed men into participating in scandalous schemes via social media channels, as reported by Times of India.
The modus operandi of the group involved charging interested candidates a registration fee of ₹799, followed by additional security amounts ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000. The men involved were then promised a substantial reward of ₹13 lakh upon the successful completion of the task of aiding women unable to conceive.
The scam unfolded on popular social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, where the fraudulent group, posing as a legitimate service, targeted potential participants. Once registered, the group would present the men with photos of different women for selection. Subsequently, the victim was coerced into paying security amounts, with the assurance of receiving a hefty cash prize (in lakhs) after the successful conception.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Bihar Police played a pivotal role in exposing the scam, conducting raids at various locations associated with the mastermind, identified as Munna Kumar. Despite the raids, the prime accused managed to evade arrest.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kalyan Anand revealed that the arrested individuals are part of a larger cybercrime syndicate with a nationwide reach. Authorities seized nine smartphones and a printer during the raids, hinting at the possibility of more arrests in connection with the case.
The ‘All India Pregnant Job’ scam not only highlights the depths of online deception but also serves as a stark reminder of the need for heightened cybersecurity measures to combat evolving cybercrime syndicates across the country.