What began as a hopeful journey towards employment ended in heartbreak and financial loss for 33 unemployed Assamese youths, who allegedly fell victim to a fake job recruitment scam linked to a fraudulent offer made in the name of electronics giant LG.

According to reports, the incident began on April 20 when a government ITI in Tinsukia reportedly received an email claiming that LG Company was offering jobs with attractive salaries for nearly 80 students from the institute. Excited by the opportunity and hoping for a better future, students enthusiastically participated in the recruitment process allegedly organised by the institute authorities.

The recruitment process was reportedly conducted on May 11, and on May 19, 33 youths received what appeared to be official appointment letters. The letters instructed them to report for duty in Delhi on May 23.

Believing their long wait for employment had finally ended, many families borrowed money and spent their savings to send their sons for the job opportunity. The youths left Assam on May 19 and, after a long train journey, reached Ghaziabad near Delhi on May 21.

However, instead of joining a company office, the youths were allegedly met by a man identified as “Shubham”, who introduced himself as an LG company agent. He reportedly arranged accommodation for the group at a hotel in Ghaziabad and assured them that the joining process would begin soon.

Later, the accused allegedly collected Rs 6,000 from each youth in the name of room rent, training charges, and accessories. Trusting the process, all 33 youths handed over the money without suspicion.

The situation reportedly changed overnight.

By the next morning, Shubham’s mobile phone was switched off, and no company officials could be contacted. The youths allegedly realised they had been cheated in a planned fake recruitment scam.

Stranded in the extreme heat of Delhi-NCR without money, accommodation, or proper food arrangements, the youths reportedly faced severe hardship and emotional trauma. Many of them had exhausted their savings during the journey and were left helpless in an unfamiliar city.

With the help of family members and relatives, the youths somehow managed to arrange money for their return journey and reached Tinsukia after travelling under extremely difficult conditions.

The incident has now triggered serious questions regarding the verification process followed by the ITI authorities. Many have questioned how a government technical institution allegedly failed to properly cross-check the authenticity of the email and recruitment claims before allowing students to travel outside the state.

India Today NE reportedly attempted to contact the principal of the concerned ITI, Raju Gopal, regarding the allegations and the verification process followed by the institute. However, calls and messages sent to him reportedly went unanswered.

The alleged fraud has highlighted the growing problem of fake job rackets targeting unemployed youths across the country, particularly those desperately searching for employment opportunities outside their home states.