Rs 10 lakh for making a woman pregnant? How a bizarre ‘Job Offer’ turned into a major fraud
Harvinder Kaur
Nawada (Bihar), January 10: In a startling case of cyber fraud that preyed on desperation and social taboos, Bihar Police have uncovered a racket in Nawada district where men were allegedly duped with promises of earning up to ₹10 lakh for impregnating childless women. The scam, masked as an unconventional “job opportunity,” has led to the arrest of one accused and the detention of a minor.
Operating under deceptive names such as “All India Pregnant Job Service,” “Playboy Service,” and even posing as loan providers using titles like “Dhani Finance” and “SBI Cheap Loans,” the gang circulated misleading advertisements across Facebook, WhatsApp, and other digital platforms. The offers combined claims of high financial rewards, free sex, and assured confidentiality—making them particularly attractive to unemployed and economically vulnerable men.
According to reports, victims were told that childless couples were willing to pay large sums—often quoted as ₹10 lakh—for assistance in conceiving a child.
To add credibility, the accused followed a structured process involving so-called registration, documentation, and medical formalities. Victims were first asked to pay an initial fee, after which further payments were demanded under various pretexts, including hotel bookings and processing charges.
Nawada Superintendent of Police Abhinav Dhiman said the entire operation was fictitious. “During interrogation, the accused admitted that no such service existed. The sole objective was to extract money,” he stated. Four mobile phones used to run the scam have been seized, and investigators are now tracing digital trails, transactions, and possible links to a wider network.
Police believe the actual number of victims could be significantly higher, as many may be hesitant to report the crime due to embarrassment and fear of social stigma. Authorities also noted that this is not the first such incident in the district, with similar frauds uncovered in the past—raising concerns over recurring cybercrime and exploitation.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating, forgery, and theft, along with provisions of the Information Technology Act. The police have urged the public to remain cautious of unusual job offers or financial schemes circulating on social media and to report suspicious activity immediately to cybercrime authorities.