Police probe money trail after Bhuli woman alleges ₹16 lakh job fraud
DHANBAD: Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation after a woman from the Bhuli area alleged she was cheated of ₹16 lakh by three men who promised to secure a railway job for her daughter, according to the complaint and local police sources.
The complainant, identified in court papers as Savita Chauhan, said the alleged first contact was made by Jitendra Kumar, described as a general worker employed with Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). Savita alleged that Jitendra initially helped him gain her confidence by offering to assist in withdrawing her late husband’s provident fund and demanded ₹2 lakh for that purpose.
"She ultimately paid a total of ₹16 lakh in connection with the alleged job arrangement," the complaint said.
According to the complaint filed with police, after the initial payment Jitendra remained in touch with Savita and later assured her he could obtain employment in the railways for her daughter, Anu Kumari Chauhan. Savita was introduced to two others, Manish Kumar and Virendra Kumar, who were alleged to be part of the arrangement. The three are named as accused in the FIR.
Despite repeated payments over several occasions, the appointment did not materialise, the complaint said. The woman and her family requested updates and refunds but were met with delays and assurances, prompting her to approach police.
- Complainant: Savita Chauhan (Bhuli, Dhanbad)
- Person first contacted: Jitendra Kumar (employed with BCCL, alleged)
- Other accused named: Manish Kumar and Virendra Kumar
Police action and investigation focus
Local police confirmed that an FIR has been registered against the three named individuals and an investigation is under way. Officers said they are examining the money trail and the sequence of transactions alleged in the complaint.
Investigators will typically seek bank records, witness statements and any digital communications that could establish promises made, payments received and whether there was a pattern of assurances to induce money from the complainant. The complaint also cites the use of the PF-withdrawal promise to gain trust, an element police said they would probe to determine intent and method.
| Detail | As per complaint |
|---|---|
| Initial payment demanded | ₹2 lakh |
| Total alleged payments | ₹16 lakh |
| Persons named in FIR | Jitendra Kumar, Manish Kumar, Virendra Kumar |
| Alleged beneficiary of job promise | Anu Kumari Chauhan |
Police statements provided to investigators and the FIR are the primary official records in the case. As with all criminal matters, the accused named in the FIR are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and officers said further investigative steps would be taken before any charge sheet is filed.
Local context and potential consequences
Job frauds linked to promises of government employment remain a recurring concern nationally and locally. For families in Dhanbad and surrounding areas, such allegations carry both financial and social impact—especially where the sums involved are large and the complainant is a recent widow, as stated in the papers.
Investigators in the Dhanbad case will need to establish whether funds were transferred, who received them, whether any false documents or misrepresentations were used, and whether the accused conspired together. Recovery of money, if possible, and any disciplinary or criminal consequences will depend on the evidence collected and legal proceedings that follow.
Police did not immediately provide an update on arrests or recovery of amounts. The case file will progress through standard investigative procedures, and further action will be announced by authorities as they complete forensic checks and trace the alleged money trail.
Members of the public with information relevant to the investigation were urged by local officers to come forward to assist the probe.
