Overview
- A Special Investigation Team in Nawada reported eight arrests, including Ranjan Kumar, with a minor detained and a search under way for additional suspects including the alleged mastermind.
- Officers said multiple mobile phones and related equipment were seized during raids tied to the operation.
- Cases have been registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the Information Technology Act as investigators map the network’s reach.
- The fraud used social media pitches such as “All India Pregnant Job,” “Playboy Service,” and fake loan offers to target men with promises of Rs 10–15 lakh.
- Victims were shown photos of women, pushed into escalating “registration” and “hotel” fees, had Aadhaar and PAN details collected, and were intimidated with forged documents, with many declining to file complaints due to shame.