'Bretish Airways' fake job racket busted: 6 arrested in Noida
Synopsis
Six people, including the alleged mastermind, have been arrested in Noida for running a fake airline job racket under the name 'Bretish Airways' — a deliberately misspelled clone designed to deceive job seekers. Victims were charged ₹7,000–₹10,000 for bogus aviation diplomas, handed fake offer letters, and then cut off. When heat mounted, the gang simply rebranded and moved offices.
Key Takeaways
Delhi's Cyber Police Station, Central District , arrested six people for running a fake airline job racket under the names 'Bretish Airways' and 'Future Wings Learning Institute' .
Alleged mastermind Sandeep Kumar, 23 , of Greater Noida , and associate Akhil Kumar, 27 , of Moradabad , were arrested on 18 August .
Victims were charged ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 each as bogus aviation diploma or registration fees.
At least 10 complaints on the NCRP are linked to the racket; actual victim count is believed to be higher.
Seized items include two laptops , eight mobile phones , eight SIM cards , and two registers of job seeker data.
The gang later rebranded as 'Shankh Airways' and 'Excellence Learning Institute' to evade detection after complaints surfaced.
Delhi's Cyber Police Station, Central District, has dismantled a fraudulent airline job racket that lured job seekers with bogus employment offers at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport using counterfeit websites for 'Bretish Airways' and Future Wings Learning Institute. Six accused, including the alleged mastermind Sandeep Kumar, have been arrested, police confirmed on 24 August 2026.
How the Racket Operated
The fraud came to light after a complainant reported that he had spotted an Instagram advertisement for 'Bretish Airways' on 10 June, promising airport jobs. A woman identifying herself as 'Karishma, HR Bretish Airways' — later identified as tele-caller Sapna — contacted him, collected his PAN card, Aadhaar card, marksheets, and CV via WhatsApp, and then insisted he enrol in an aviation diploma from 'Future Wings Learning Institute' as a prerequisite for employment.
The complainant was persuaded to transfer ₹7,000 via UPI. In return, the accused sent him a fake admission slip, a no-objection certificate, and a counterfeit job offer letter. Suspicions arose when the complainant could not locate any legitimate carrier by the name 'Bretish Airways' and the contact numbers went silent. He subsequently filed a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) via helpline number 1930.
FIR and Investigation
FIR No. 34/2026 was registered on 14 July at the Cyber Police Station, Central District, under Sections 318(4), 319(2) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). A dedicated team comprising SI Ankur Sejwal, and Head Constables Harvinder, Deepak, Jaikishan, and Deeksha was assembled under the supervision of the SHO, Cyber Police Station, Central District, and the overall oversight of the ACP/Operations, Central District.
Investigators conducted a technical analysis of mobile numbers, Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR), broadband usage, UPI and bank account transactions, payment trails, and website registration data. The money trail and digital footprint led police to Noida, where mastermind Sandeep Kumar and associate Akhil Kumar were arrested on 18 August.
The Accused and Their Roles
Sandeep Kumar, 23, a resident of Greater Noida, is the alleged mastermind. According to police, he had previously worked as a tele-caller for other fake aviation job schemes and used that knowledge to set up his own fraudulent venture — first under the name 'Pragati Airways', and later in a 50-50 partnership with Akhil Kumar, establishing 'Bretish Airways' and 'Future Wings Learning Institute' from a rented office at Gaur City Centre Mall, Noida.
Akhil Kumar, 27, a resident of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, was Sandeep's equal partner; a bank account allegedly used to receive fraudulently obtained funds is linked to him. Rakesh Kumar, 47, of Greater Noida West, Ghaziabad, designed and hosted the fake websites for a fee. The three tele-callers arrested are Shweta of Old Habatpur, Uttar Pradesh; Sapna, who posed as 'Karishma'; and Sakshi, 20, of Ghaziabad.
Scale of the Fraud and Evasion Tactics
Victims were charged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000 per person as purported admission or registration fees. A review of the NCRP has revealed at least 10 complaints linked to 'Bretish Airways' and the mobile numbers and bank accounts used by the accused. Police note that the actual victim count could be significantly higher, as the relatively small per-victim amount likely deterred many from reporting the fraud.
To evade detection, the accused frequently relocated their office, changed websites, and discarded SIM cards and mobile phones. After complaints began mounting against 'Bretish Airways', they launched fresh websites under the names 'Shankh Airways' and 'Excellence Learning Institute' and shifted to a new rented premises. Seized material includes two laptops, eight mobile phones, eight SIM cards, and two registers containing job seeker data.
Investigation Ongoing
Police are working to map all complaints to the network and determine the full scale of the cheating. Investigators are also pursuing additional suspects who may have been part of the broader web of fake airline and aviation job websites. The case underscores a growing pattern of cyber fraud targeting employment-hungry youth with aviation-sector lures — a segment where job aspirants are particularly vulnerable to credential-collection scams.
Point of View
Then scaled it independently. That generational transfer of fraud methodology points to a structured ecosystem of fake aviation job operators, not lone opportunists. The ₹7,000–₹10,000 per-victim price point is deliberate: small enough to discourage reporting, large enough to be profitable at volume. With at least 10 NCRP complaints already surfaced and police acknowledging undercounting, the true scale is almost certainly larger. The rebranding from 'Bretish Airways' to 'Shankh Airways' within the same investigation window shows how low the friction is for these operators — a new domain, a new SIM, a new rented desk, and they are live again. Cyber enforcement needs faster domain takedown authority, not just arrests after the fact.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Bretish Airways' fake job racket?
'Bretish Airways' was a fictitious airline brand set up by fraudsters in Noida to deceive job seekers with fake employment offers at IGI Airport, Delhi. Victims were charged ₹7,000–₹10,000 for bogus aviation diploma courses and were issued counterfeit admission slips and job offer letters before the accused cut off contact.
Who was arrested in the 'Bretish Airways' case?
Six people were arrested: alleged mastermind Sandeep Kumar (23, Greater Noida), his partner Akhil Kumar (27, Moradabad), website developer Rakesh Kumar (47, Greater Noida West), and three tele-callers — Shweta, Sapna (who posed as 'Karishma, HR'), and Sakshi (20, Ghaziabad).
How did the 'Bretish Airways' scam work?
The gang placed fake job advertisements on Instagram, collected personal documents from interested candidates, and then insisted they pay ₹7,000–₹10,000 for an aviation diploma from the fictitious 'Future Wings Learning Institute' as a condition of employment. After receiving payment, they sent fake certificates and offer letters and then became unreachable.
How many victims have been identified so far?
At least 10 complaints linked to the racket have been found on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Police believe the actual number of victims is higher, as the small per-victim amount likely deterred many from filing a report.
What should job seekers do to avoid fake airline job scams?
Job seekers should verify any airline's name against the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) registry before paying any fee. Legitimate employers do not charge candidates for training or registration as a condition of hiring. Any suspicious job offer can be reported on the NCRP portal or via cyber fraud helpline 1930.
