Thane Cyber Fraud: 43-Year-Old Man Loses ₹41.73 Lakh In Fake Abu Dhabi Airport Job Scam Using Forged Appointment Letter

Mumbai, September 22, 2026: A 43-year-old resident of Thane has reportedly lost ₹41.73 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme involving a fake job advertisement for a position at Abu Dhabi Airport. According to the police, the fraud began on January 22, 2026, when the victim clicked on a Facebook post advertising job vacancies at the airport.

Following the post, the victim's personal details were solicited online, and two days later, he received a call demanding his CV and passport details, ostensibly to confirm his shortlisting for an airline job. The victim complied promptly, resulting in the scheme's rapid advancement.

On January 27, the fraudster arranged for a fake job interview via WhatsApp. Afterward, the victim was duped into sending a digital payment scanner, leading to the first financial transfer of Rs 41.73 lakh. Over subsequent weeks, the fraudsters—identified by the victim as Nadeem, Hamid, Sameer, and Ahmed—continued to contact him via multiple phone numbers and deceitful email addresses, claiming to process visas and handle administrative clearances.

They coerced the victim into executing multiple financial transfers, exhausting his savings, and borrowing from family members in the hope of securing an overseas position. The deception ended when the promised job never materialized, and the fraudsters stopped responding to calls, ultimately fleeing without refund.