Mumbai Job Scam: 21-Year-Old Cheated on Pretext of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Recruitment

A case of online job fraud has come to light from Antop Hill area of Mumbai, where a 21-year-old woman was allegedly cheated after being lured with the promise of a job at an airport. The Antop Hill Police have registered a case against an unidentified accused and further investigation is underway.

According to police officials, the victim, a resident of Antop Hill, was actively searching for a job and had uploaded her profile on the Naukri.com portal. On February 9, 2026, she received a message on her mobile phone from an unknown individual claiming to be associated with IndiGo and stating that she had been shortlisted for a job.

The accused then asked her to continue the conversation over WhatsApp for further details. During the chat, the fraudster informed her that an interview would be conducted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and requested ₹1,650 for a gate pass and other formalities. Trusting the claim, the woman transferred the amount via a QR code.

Subsequently, the accused demanded additional payments under various pretexts such as uniform security deposit, documentation charges, and kit fees. Believing the process to be genuine, the victim transferred ₹15,500, ₹25,510, and ₹28,500 in multiple transactions. In total, she was cheated of ₹71,150.

The fraud came to light when the accused stopped responding after receiving the money. Realising that she had been duped, the woman immediately lodged a complaint on the cyber helpline 1930 and also approached the Antop Hill Police Station.

Based on her complaint, a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act, including Section 66(D), and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 318(4) and 319(2). Further investigation is ongoing.