Chakrvir Chaudhari, an ex-Indian Air Force corporal was arrested for allegedly cheating on people on the grounds of getting them jobs in the force.
He had been earlier dismissed from the service by the IAF.
Chaudhari and Than Singh, his associate have swindled at least 18 people for around ₹ 2.7 crores through the false recruitment racket.
It was found during an investigation that the accused with his associates persuaded innocent students by making false promises to get them selected in the Air Force and Railways. Forged call letters and joining letters have also been issued to the students by the accused.
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