Delhi Police’s Cyber Police Station, Central District, has busted a fake airline job racket that allegedly preyed on young job aspirants by promising them employment at Delhi’s IGI Airport.
Six people, including the alleged mastermind, his associate, a website developer and three tele-callers, have been apprehended in connection with the racket.
Police said the accused operated fake websites in the names of “Bretish Airways” and “Future Wings Learning Institute” and allegedly collected ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 from each victim as registration or admission fees.
The case came to light after a job seeker, while browsing Instagram on June 10, came across an advertisement claiming to offer a job at IGI Airport.
After submitting his details, he was contacted by a woman posing as an HR executive of “Bretish Airways”.The victim was asked to share sensitive documents, including his Aadhaar card, PAN card, marksheets and CV, over WhatsApp.
He was then told that an aviation or airport management diploma from “Future Wings Learning Institute” was mandatory for the job.Believing the offer to be genuine, the victim transferred ₹7,000 through UPI.
In return, he allegedly received a fake admission slip, NOC and job offer letter.The illusion began to fall apart when the victim discovered that there was no airline operating under the name “Bretish Airways”.
The phone numbers used by the callers also stopped responding. With nowhere else to turn, he approached the cybercrime helpline 1930 and lodged a complaint.
Following the complaint, Delhi Police registered FIR No. 34/2026 at Cyber Police Station, Central District, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and launched an investigation.
From tele-caller to alleged mastermindPolice investigation revealed an alleged operation that was more organised than a simple online scam.
According to investigators, accused Sandeep Kumar, 23, had previously worked as a tele-caller for fake aviation-job companies, where he allegedly learnt the methods used to target job seekers.
Police said he later started his own fraudulent venture, “Pragati Airways”, before entering into a 50-50 partnership with Akhil Kumar, 27.The duo allegedly set up the fake “Bretish Airways” and “Future Wings Learning Institute” operations from a rented office at Gaur City Centre Mall in Noida.
A website developer was allegedly hired to create and host the fake websites, while data of job seekers was purchased from online job portals. Three women were allegedly employed as tele-callers and posed as HR executives, contacting aspirants and persuading them to pay money for aviation-related courses and registration.
The accused allegedly sent fake admission slips, certificates and appointment or job offer letters to convince victims that their applications were progressing.When one fake airline faced complaints, another was allegedly launchedPolice said the accused did not stop after complaints began surfacing against “Bretish Airways”.
They allegedly shifted their operation, changed offices and websites, and launched new fake identities — “Shankh Airways” and “Excellence Learning Institute” — from another rented office.Investigators also alleged that the group regularly changed or discarded mobile phones and SIM cards in an attempt to evade detection.
Digital trail leads police to NoidaThe breakthrough came through technical investigation and examination of the money trail.Police tracked UPI transactions, bank accounts, website registration details and mobile numbers linked to the complaint.
The trail eventually led investigators to Noida, where Sandeep Kumar and Akhil Kumar were arrested on August 18.Their interrogation allegedly exposed the wider network and led police to the website developer and three tele-callers.
During the investigation, police seized two laptops, eight mobile phones, eight SIM cards and two registers containing job-seeker data and other information. WhatsApp chats and other digital material were also examined as part of the probe.More victims may be out thereThe scale of the alleged racket could be larger than the original complaint.
Police said scrutiny of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal found nine other complaints linked to “Bretish Airways” and the mobile numbers or bank accounts allegedly used by the accused. The department is now working to establish further links and determine the full extent of the alleged cheating.Investigators suspect the actual number of victims could be higher because many job seekers may have chosen not to complain after losing relatively small amounts.
That aspect is particularly significant in such cases. A loss of ₹7,000 or ₹10,000 may appear small compared to larger cyber frauds, but when hundreds of desperate job seekers are targeted, the collective amount — and the emotional damage — can become substantial.For many young aspirants, an airport job represents more than just a salary: it can mean a first step into a career and a chance to support their families.
The accused allegedly exploited precisely that hope.Delhi Police said further investigation is underway to identify other members of the wider fake aviation-job network.Police warning to job seekersPolice have advised citizens to verify employment offers through the official websites and verified recruitment channels of airlines and other employers.
Job seekers should remain particularly cautious about offers received through Instagram, WhatsApp or other social media platforms.Any demand for money as a condition for securing a job should be treated as a major warning sign.Cyber fraud victims can immediately report financial cybercrime by calling 1930 and by filing a complaint through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
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