Ex-serviceman arrested for defrauding youth on the pretext of getting a job in the army in Coimbatore

Coimbatore: Barath Priyadarshan (22) from Mathipalayam in Perur, Coimbatore wanted to join the Indian Army. Barath recently met Ranjith, an Ex servicemen from Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore.

Barathwho wanted to join the army, requested Ranjith to help him secure a job in the army. Ranjith, who said that he had a lot of contacts in the army, asked Barath to spend some money to get the job.

Barath who fell in this trap gave Ranjith about ₹1,30,000 to secure a military job. After receiving the money, later, Ranjith kept delaying the job search. Barath who realised that he was scammed filed a complaint at the Alandurai police station.

Police have registered a case and arrested the Ex-serviceman who cheated the youth on the pretext of getting a job in the army. He was later produced in court and is now under custody.