Around 450 people in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, have allegedly lost nearly ₹2.30 crore after being promised jobs in Indonesia and Singapore, according to a police complaint that has triggered an investigation.
Applicants allegedly paid different amounts for overseas employment and placement, while around ₹3 lakh was reportedly collected separately in the name of medical examinations. Police registered an FIR on October 6 based on a written complaint and are examining the allegations and financial transactions.
Applicants Approached Recruitment Office After Advertisement
According to the complaint, Raju Patel, a resident of Harpur Nizam, learned about Unique Management Service in Deoria through an advertisement offering information about overseas job opportunities.
He subsequently visited the office at Tripathi Complex along with other applicants. The applicants were allegedly assured that they would receive employment opportunities in Indonesia and Singapore.
The complaint alleges that applicants were asked to make payments for overseas placement, while additional amounts were collected for medical examinations.
₹57,000 Allegedly Collected From Six Applicants
The complaint names six applicants — Azam Ahmed, Guddu Kushwaha, Bhupendra Kushwaha, Rajkumar Singh, Vishwakarma Kushwaha and Brijesh Kumar — who allegedly paid ₹57,000 each.
The complainant also provided police with details of other amounts allegedly collected from applicants.
Around ₹3 lakh was allegedly taken in the name of medical examinations, with the payment reportedly deposited into an SBI account associated with Unique Management Service employee Ashish Kumar at the Raghav Nagar branch.
The allegations include claims that the recruitment office, a shop owner and employees of a diagnostic centre were involved in collecting payments. These claims have not been established and are now part of the police investigation.
For overseas employment arrangements involving multiple payments and documents, Due Diligence can be important when assessing financial records, contractual claims and transaction trails.
Police Investigate Recruitment and Medical Centre Links
Sadar Kotwali police registered the case on the basis of the written complaint. The complaint names Ashish Kumar, identified as an employee of Unique Management Service, Gajanan Tripathi, described as the owner of a shop at Tripathi Complex, and employees of Gayatri Diagnosis Centre.
Police are examining documents, payment details and the roles allegedly played by individuals associated with the recruitment office and medical centre.
Authorities have indicated that further legal action will depend on evidence gathered during the investigation.
Victims Seek Money and Passports Back
The affected applicants have reportedly approached police seeking the return of money allegedly paid for overseas employment as well as their passports.
According to the complaint, many applicants used their savings in the expectation of securing jobs abroad. The alleged failure of the promised employment arrangements has reportedly left some applicants facing financial difficulties.
The complainant has also warned that affected applicants and their families could protest outside the District Magistrate's office if their concerns over the alleged payments and passports are not addressed.
Investigation to Establish the Full Extent of Alleged Fraud
Police are now examining the financial transactions linked to the recruitment operation, including the accounts into which applicants allegedly deposited money.
Investigators are also expected to determine whether the alleged payments were connected to legitimate recruitment services or whether applicants were misled about overseas employment opportunities.
The case remains under investigation. The allegations against the named individuals and organisations have not been proven in court, and any further action will depend on evidence collected by police.