Delhi’s law enforcement struck a blow against deception Wednesday, nabbing a youth masquerading as an NIA operative with a fabricated ID to peddle fake job assurances. The dramatic catch occurred near Red Fort’s Delhi Chalo Park, where patrolling cops intercepted a shady van.
A underage boy was found with the perpetrator, whom he had accompanied from Kashmir under false pretenses of employment. The minor, from a low-income background, was returned to his guardians without delay.
Searches uncovered the telltale fake NIA badge, verified as counterfeit by experts. Officials reiterated that the premier agency issues no such cards. The imposter thrived on this ploy, bullying marks into believing he could secure public sector roles.
Questioning revealed the scam’s mechanics: He preyed on the boy’s family’s desperation, collecting deposits for nonexistent positions. Arriving February 12, they lingered in a Jama Masjid lodging as he dangled vague leads from supposed insiders.
No jobs materialized, and his dodgy antics triggered police monitoring. Discrepancies in his narrative and papers cracked the facade.
Charges of cheating and forgery are now pressed, with multi-agency probes intensifying. Detectives are mapping out his victim roster to prevent further harm. In an era of rampant job fraud, this arrest spotlights the need for vigilance and robust verification in recruitment promises.