Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested a sophisticated husband-wife duo for allegedly defrauding innocent unemployed youth of over ₹25 crore by promising government jobs. The couple’s elaborate scam, which involved promising "Group-D" positions in the judiciary, has finally come to light after hundreds were duped.
Who is the 'Con Couple'?
The arrested individuals have been identified as Jason D'Souza and his wife, Lavina. They specifically targeted unemployed graduates and low-wage employees in private companies to weave their massive web of deception.
The Modus Operandi of the Fraud:
The Lure of Group-D Jobs: Promising secure Group-D positions in various courts, the couple collected anywhere between ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh from each victim.
Forging Judicial Signatures: To gain the victims' trust, the duo went as far as forging the signatures of judges to create fake appointment orders.
A Network of Agents: The couple had built a systematic network of agents to recruit targets. These agents would collect the money, keep a small commission, and pass the bulk of the funds to Jason and Lavina.
High-Tech Hotel Drama: Under the pretext of "document verification," victims were summoned to private luxury hotels. There, the couple would display fake offer letters of other candidates to convince the victims that the process was legitimate and moving fast.
Over 500 Victims Defrauded!
According to preliminary investigations, the couple is estimated to have taken money from more than 500 people. The total scam amount is expected to exceed ₹25 crore. Whenever victims inquired about their joining dates, the duo would delay with excuses before eventually switching off their phones and going into hiding.
Repeat Offenders
Notably, this couple is no stranger to crime. They were previously arrested in 2024 for a similar government job scam. However, shortly after being released, they returned to their old habits and launched an even larger-scale operation.
Police Complaint and Arrest
Once the victims realized they had been cheated, they filed a complaint with the CCB. A case has also been registered at the Basaveshwaranagar Police Station. The CCB police successfully tracked down and arrested the duo, who are currently undergoing intense interrogation.