Couple arrested by CCB  for duping over 500 job seekers with fake court jobs in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on job fraud, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested a couple for allegedly cheating more than 500 people by promising jobs in courts. The accused have been identified as Jaison Dsouza and Laveena.

According to police, the duo targeted unemployed youth and individuals working in private companies, luring them with promises of securing ‘D’ Group jobs in courts. They reportedly collected amounts ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh from each victim, amassing over ₹25 crore through the elaborate scam.

Investigations revealed that the accused went to great lengths to make their scheme appear genuine. They allegedly forged documents, including fake appointment orders bearing the signatures of judges, and presented them as official court orders to gain the victims’ trust. Whenever candidates followed up about their jobs, the accused would delay the process with excuses, assuring them that appointments would be finalised “soon.”

To further strengthen their credibility, the couple is said to have created a network of agents who helped identify potential victims and collect money. Victims were often called to private hotels under the pretext of document verification, where they were shown fake offer letters and told that others had already secured jobs through the same process.

However, when the promised jobs failed to materialise and the accused stopped responding to calls, the victims realised they had been cheated. Subsequently, several complaints were filed with the CCB, prompting a detailed investigation.

Police sources confirmed that a case has also been registered at the Basaveshwaranagar Police Station. Based on multiple complaints and evidence collected, the CCB tracked down the accused and arrested them. They are currently being interrogated to uncover the full extent of the fraud and identify other possible accomplices.

Officials also revealed that the couple had been involved in similar offences in the past. They were arrested in 2024 for job fraud cases but were later released. Despite previous action, the duo allegedly resumed their illegal activities using the same modus operandi.

Police have urged the public to be cautious of such fraudulent job offers and advised job seekers to verify recruitment processes through official government channels. Further investigation is underway to trace the money trail and identify additional victims.