“Cybercriminals lured victims with fake offers, blackmailing them for money under the guise of ‘pregnancy job services.'”
January 11, 2025: In a bizarre cybercrime case, Bihar Police have busted a gang running a scam titled “All India Pregnant Job Service,” which targeted vulnerable individuals by promising lucrative payouts. The gang, which operated from Kahuara village in Nardiganj subdivision of Nawada district, has led to the arrest of three individuals.
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The cybercriminals pitched their services with the claim of “making childless women pregnant” for a reward of Rs 10 lakh. Even if the “job” failed, they promised consolation amounts ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakh to lure unsuspecting victims. Once individuals expressed interest, the gang used blackmail and fraud to extort money.
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The Modus Operandi
Deputy Superintendent of Police Imran Pervez explained that the gang relied on social media platforms like Facebook to advertise their fraudulent services. Their advertisements also included a separate “Playboy Service.”
“Once potential customers contacted them, they demanded personal documents like PAN Card, Aadhaar card, and selfies for registration. They would then extort money under the pretext of hotel bookings and registration fees,” said DSP Imran Pervez.
Evidence Uncovered
Those arrested have been identified as Prince Raj, Bhola Kumar, and Rahul Kumar. The police recovered six mobile phones from the accused, which contained WhatsApp chats, customer photographs, audio recordings, and evidence of bank transactions related to the scam.
The investigation has revealed that the gang collected large sums of money by exploiting people who fell prey to their deceptive promises.
Police Action
The police are continuing their investigation to identify others involved in this network and to recover the money extorted from victims. The incident serves as a reminder to exercise caution online, especially when encountering dubious offers.
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Bihar scam, cybercrime, pregnancy job scam, Nawada district, Bihar police, online fraud, social media scam, criminal investigation.