The “All India Pregnant Job” Scam: How Bihar‘s Nawada Police Busted a Bizarre Fraud
In a major crackdown on January 9–10, 2026, the Nawada Cyber Police in Bihar dismantled a sophisticated online racket. Operating under headlines like “All India Pregnant Job Service,” fraudsters lured men with the promise of earning up to ₹10 lakh for impregnating childless women.
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The scam represents a growing trend of “social engineering” frauds that leverage financial desperation and social stigma to silence victims.
1. The Modus Operandi: How the Scam Trapped Victims
The fraudsters used a tiered psychological approach to drain victims’ bank accounts.
| Phase | Fraudster’s Action | Victim’s Requirement |
| Hook | Post ads for “Pregnant Jobs” on Facebook/WhatsApp. | Clicking the link/Contacting via WhatsApp. |
| Lure | Share photos of models; promise ₹10L (or ₹5L if unsuccessful). | Selection of a “client” from photos. |
| Trust | Claim a “meeting” is scheduled at a local luxury hotel. | Payment of Registration Fees (₹799–₹2,000). |
| Drain | Demand “security deposits,” “medical charges,” or “hotel tax.” | Repeated UPI transfers in small installments. |
| Exit | Block the victim once they refuse to pay more. | Realization of the fraud (often too late). |
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2. Legal Actions & Arrests (January 2026)
The Nawada Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhinav Dhiman confirmed that the investigation led to a raid in Manwa village (Hisua police station area).
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Accused Identified: Ranjan Kumar (son of Sukhdev Prasad) and Devanandan Kumar (son of Anil Prasad) were arrested.
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Evidence Seized: Four mobile phones containing fake profiles, model photos, and transaction logs.
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Charges Filed: A case has been registered under:
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Section 318 of BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita): Dealing with cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
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Section 319 of BNS: Cheating by personation.
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Information Technology (IT) Act: For online impersonation and fraudulent use of communication devices.
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3. A Recurring Menace in Nawada
This is not the first time this specific scam has surfaced in the region.
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January 2025: A similar “Baby Birth Service” racket was busted with three arrests.
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December 2023: Eight individuals were arrested for running a “Playboy Service” scam.
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The “Stigma” Factor: Police noted that hundreds of men have been conned, but only a fraction come forward because they are embarrassed to admit they were paying for “sexual favors” or “pregnancy services.”
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