₹10 lakh for a job: KMF recruitment scam alleged, fake officer vanishes after taking money

Man posing as a senior KMF official and KAS officer allegedly cheated over 10 job seekers by promising employment using fake ads, ID cards and official-looking emails.

A major cheating case has come to light in Bengaluru, where a man allegedly duped several people by promising them jobs in the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) in exchange for huge sums of money.

According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Krishnan, introduced himself as a KAS officer and claimed to be holding a senior position in KMF. He allegedly approached multiple victims by showing them a newspaper advertisement related to KMF recruitment and claimed that he himself had arranged for the ad to be published.

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The accused reportedly demanded ₹10 lakh per job and assured the complainants that employment in KMF was guaranteed. To gain trust, he allegedly showed an identity card and claimed he had direct control over recruitment decisions within the organisation.

The complainant stated that Krishnan further strengthened his claims by sending official-looking OTPs and emails using KMF’s name, making the entire process appear genuine. Believing these assurances, the complainant reportedly arranged money not just personally but also collected funds from family members and friends.

Victims were allegedly told that their names were already included in the final selection list and that the jobs were confirmed. However, when they followed up for appointment orders, the accused reportedly claimed that “senior officials” were demanding an additional ₹15 lakh to complete the process, insisting that paying more money would ensure final confirmation.

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After collecting money from more than 10 people under these assurances, Krishnan allegedly became unreachable. His phone has reportedly been switched off, and all attempts to contact him have failed.

The complainant has now lodged a formal complaint at the Malleswaram police station and has also submitted a written complaint to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner. The victims have demanded a detailed investigation into the alleged fraud and action against the accused for misusing KMF’s name to cheat job seekers.

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Police are expected to verify the claims, track financial transactions, and investigate the use of fake documents, advertisements and emails linked to the alleged scam.