Fake IGI Airport staffer arrested for ₹3.03 lakh cabin crew job fraud in Delhi
Synopsis
A Delhi man moonlighting as a Blinkit security guard allegedly posed as an IGI Airport employee on Facebook, collected ₹3.03 lakh across 16 UPI transactions from a mother seeking a cabin crew job for her son — then blocked her, destroyed the SIM, and vanished. Nearly two years after the fraud began, cyber police tracked him down through digital surveillance and financial trail analysis.
Key Takeaways
Rajeev Kumar (32) , a resident of Mandawali, Delhi , was arrested on 6 August 2026 for impersonating an IGI Airport employee on Facebook.
Victim Somvati of Shiv Vihar, Delhi transferred ₹3,03,120 across 16 UPI and PhonePe transactions between September and December 2024 .
The accused promised a cabin crew job for her 20-year-old son in exchange for security deposits and documentation charges.
After receiving the money, Kumar blocked the victim on Facebook, destroyed his SIM card, and spent the funds on personal expenses and debt repayment.
At the time of arrest, he was working as a security guard at a Blinkit store in Delhi.
Police recovered one mobile phone and bank-related documents ; further investigation is underway.
A Delhi man who posed as an Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport employee to swindle a woman of ₹3,03,120 on the false promise of a cabin crew job for her son has been arrested by the Cyber Police Station, North-East District, in what officials described as a significant breakthrough against cyber-enabled job fraud. The accused, identified as Rajeev Kumar (32), was apprehended on 6 August 2026 from Madhu Vihar, Delhi.
How the Fraud Unfolded
The victim, Somvati, a resident of Shiv Vihar, Delhi, first came into contact with the accused through Facebook in July 2024. Kumar allegedly introduced himself as an airport employee and claimed he could arrange a cabin crew position for her 20-year-old son. To build trust, he demanded money in instalments under various pretexts — security deposits, documentation charges, and recruitment formalities.
Trusting his assurances, Somvati transferred a total of ₹3,03,120 across 16 UPI and PhonePe transactions between 17 September 2024 and 26 December 2024. Once the payments were complete, the accused neither arranged the promised job nor refunded the amount. He blocked the complainant on Facebook, stopped responding to calls, and became untraceable.
FIR and Legal Sections Invoked
Based on Somvati's complaint, E-FIR No. 00061/2025 dated 3 December 2025 was registered at the Cyber Police Station, North-East District, under Sections 318(4), 319, and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case was taken up for detailed technical analysis, digital surveillance, and financial transaction tracking.
The Investigation and Arrest
A dedicated team comprising Head Constable Nitin Kumar, Head Constable Ankit Tomar, and Constable Saurabh, operating under the supervision of Inspector Rahul Kumar, SHO of the Cyber Police Station, North-East District, conducted sustained field and digital efforts to trace the suspect. Based on technical evidence and extensive verification, Kumar was arrested on 6 August 2026 from Madhu Vihar, Delhi. At the time of his arrest, he was working as a security guard at a Blinkit store.
Accused's Alleged Modus Operandi
During interrogation, Kumar allegedly confessed to deliberately posing as an IGI Airport employee on Facebook to target job seekers. According to police, after collecting payments, he blocked victims on social media, deleted Facebook chats, destroyed the SIM card used in the crime, and spent the defrauded money on personal expenses and debt repayment to evade detection. Police records indicate he has no prior criminal history.
Investigators recovered one mobile phone used in the offence, along with bank-related documents linked to the fraudulent transactions. Rajeev Kumar, son of Hariram, is a resident of Gali No. 2, Pulia Talab, Mandawali, Delhi. Further investigation into the case is ongoing.
Broader Context
This case is part of a wider pattern of Facebook-facilitated job fraud targeting families seeking employment for their children in reputed organisations. Cyber authorities have repeatedly warned the public against transferring money to unverified recruiters, particularly those who demand fees for government or airport jobs — roles that do not require payment for placement. This is at least the second such airport-impersonation fraud case to be publicly reported in Delhi in recent months.
Point of View
A gap that allowed the accused to destroy evidence and spend the money. Cyber fraud response in India remains reactive rather than preventive, and the window between complaint and arrest is still far too wide. Families seeking employment for their children remain among the most vulnerable targets precisely because hope, not greed, drives their decisions.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rajeev Kumar and what did he do?
Rajeev Kumar, 32, is a Delhi resident who allegedly posed as an IGI Airport employee on Facebook to defraud a woman named Somvati of ₹3,03,120. He promised her a cabin crew job for her son, collected money across 16 transactions, then blocked her and disappeared. He was arrested on 6 August 2026 from Madhu Vihar, Delhi.
How did the IGI Airport job fraud work?
The accused contacted the victim through Facebook in July 2024, claiming to be an airport employee who could arrange a cabin crew position. He collected money in stages under the guise of security deposits, documentation fees, and recruitment formalities — a common tactic in online job scams targeting families.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
E-FIR No. 00061/2025 was registered on 3 December 2025 at the Cyber Police Station, North-East District, under Sections 318(4), 319, and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which cover cheating, fraud, and wrongful confinement-related offences.
How did Delhi cyber police trace the accused?
The investigation relied on technical analysis, digital surveillance, and financial transaction tracking across the 16 UPI and PhonePe transfers. A team led by Inspector Rahul Kumar, SHO of the Cyber Police Station, North-East District, conducted sustained field verification before locating and arresting Kumar.
How can people protect themselves from online job fraud?
Cyber authorities consistently advise against paying any fee to unverified recruiters, especially for government or airport jobs, which do not require payment for placement. Victims should report suspicious contacts to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) and avoid sharing financial details with unknown persons on social media.
