An FIR has been filed against four people for allegedly running a job racket from within Mantralaya. The racketeers have allegedly cheated 11 youngsters to the tune of Rs 63.60 lakh. The aspirants had even undergone medical check-ups and participated in interviews. An offence has been registered at the Chembur police station while the Crime Branch is investigating the case. 

Sagar Jadhav, 26, a Malad resident, had written a complaint to the joint commissioner (crime) about the scam in May 2022. After probing the matter, Unit 6 of the Crime Branch registered an FIR at the Chembur police station against the quartet on December 19. According to Jadhav, he came in contact with one Mahendra Sakpal in January 2020.