Berhampur, Feb 19: The Goasinuagaon police has apprehended three pesrsons accused of defrauding job seekers out of substantial sums of money under the guise of offering employment opportunities in Kenya.
The arrested accused have been identified as Chinapani Mohan Reddy (48) from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Potanapalli Simanchalam (40) from Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, and Tadela Dhilleswara Rao (35) also from Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
The investigation started from a complaint filed by Prabhat Dalai (35) on February 5, 2024, at the Gosaninuagaon police station. Dalai alleged that Chandra Mohan Reddy, hailing from Kutharisingh village in Golanthara, had deceived 20 candidates, accumulating Rs 9,70,000 in cash and 92 original passports. Reddy purported to secure job placements in Kenya, demanding an advance payment of Rs 25,000 from each candidate for passport issuance. Subsequently, Reddy furnished them with offer letters from Intex Company after ten days and tourist visas after an additional ten days. However, when the candidates sought air tickets to Kenya, Reddy ceased communication, even resorting to abusive language when contacted through alternate phone numbers.
Consequently, Dalai filed a formal complaint, leading to the registration of a case under Sections 420/294 IPC.
The police have also seized 92 passports, applicant details, financial transaction records, and 20 tourist visas issued by the Republic of Kenya.
