In early January 2025, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police arrested a Mazdoor from the Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council (SVPMC) for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme. The individual had promised government jobs in the Military Engineering Services (MES) in exchange for significant sums of money from multiple victims. The scam, which had affected numerous locals, led to the filing of five FIRs against the accused.
The police acted swiftly to apprehend the scammer, sending a strong message about the commitment of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands authorities to combat fraud. The case has raised awareness about the growing threat of job-related scams and the importance of verifying job offers to avoid falling victim to similar schemes.