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Fraudster Arrested for Fake Embassy Job Scam

7/28/2025

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Harshvardhan Jain, 47, was apprehended near New Delhi for orchestrating a fraudulent embassy scheme, deceiving job seekers with empty promises of overseas jobs. Posing as an ambassador for non-existent countries, he flaunted luxury cars with counterfeit diplomatic plates. Authorities seized over $53,000 in cash and forged documents, leading to serious charges, including money laundering.

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Harshvardhan Jain, 47, was apprehended near New Delhi for orchestrating a fraudulent embassy scheme, deceiving job seekers with empty promises of overseas jobs. Posing as an ambassador for non-existent countries, he flaunted luxury cars with counterfeit diplomatic plates. Authorities seized over $53,000 in cash and forged documents, leading to serious charges, including money laundering.