Bihar’s Motihari is reeling from a massive employment fraud where 42 jobless youths were cheated of lakhs under the guise of ‘Police Mitra’ appointments. The racket’s sophistication—operating from police stations—has left officials scrambling to restore trust.
A crafty conman, projecting clout within police circles, enticed victims with stable jobs paying Rs 16,000 monthly. He produced a spurious DGP missive and staged inductions at local thans, issuing ID cards to victims from Motihari and environs.
Finger-pointing has reached Areraj SHO, accused of smoothing the path for three retired watchmen’s sons. They paid Rs 20,000 apiece upfront toward a Rs 60,000 fee, balance due on salary start. Similar tales from Ghodasahan, Palanwa, and Govindganj paint a picture of widespread deceit, with delays masked by bank verifications and hotel meetups in Muzaffarpur.
The bubble burst with mounting skepticism and police complaints. SP Swarn Prabhat confirmed FIR filing at Kotwa station and SIT constitution under ASP oversight. Probe teams are now tracing the fraudster’s network.
Beyond financial losses, this episode erodes faith in public institutions and spotlights youth unemployment’s perils. Enhanced awareness and stricter vetting could shield vulnerable aspirants from such wolves in sheep’s clothing.