Nagpur, Oct. 13 -- Nagpur Police (rural) have arrested a former Army personnel for allegedly defrauding several job aspirants of around Rs 34.6 lakh on the pretext of providing them government employment.

The accused has been identified as Purushottam Gyandev Bilewar (42), a resident of Kuhi in Nagpur district.

According to officials, Bilewar used his YouTube channel to attract unemployed youths and collected money from them, promising jobs in the Army, Railways and other government departments.

Police said he took varying amounts from 11 job aspirants, assuring them of quick appointments. However, after continuous delays and false assurances, the victims realised they had been deceived and filed complaints at Kuhi Police Station.

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