The Cyber Police Station of Delhi Police’s Central District has successfully dismantled a fraudulent airline job operation that purportedly ran under the names ‘British Airways’ and ‘Future Wings Learning Institute.’ As a result, six individuals have been apprehended, including the alleged mastermind, a website developer, and three tele-callers, according to police statements made on Monday.

Authorities reported that the accused had been targeting job seekers through deceptive websites and social media ads, offering employment opportunities at Indira Gandhi International Airport. They allegedly required candidates to pay between Rs 7,000 and Rs 10,000 as registration or admission fees for non-existent aviation courses.

The investigation began after a complainant noted on June 10, 2026, that he had encountered an advertisement for a job on Instagram linked to British Airways. After providing his details, he received a call from an individual claiming to be Karishma, an HR representative. This person allegedly requested sensitive documents, such as his PAN card and CV, through WhatsApp.

Details of the Scam

The complainant was informed that obtaining a diploma in Airport/Aviation Management from the Future Wings Learning Institute was necessary for securing the job. Following this, he transferred Rs 7,000 via UPI and was said to have received fake documentation, including an admission slip and a job offer letter.

Upon realising that British Airways was a non-existent entity and that communications with the accused had ceased, he reported the incident through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) helpline 1930. Consequently, an FIR was registered on July 14, 2026, under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

In response to the complaint, police engaged in a detailed investigation involving technical analysis of mobile numbers, payment trails, and website registrations. This led them to trace the accused to Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Identification and Profiles of the Arrested

Sandeep Kumar, aged 23, from Greater Noida, has been identified as the alleged mastermind, while his 27-year-old associate, Akhil Kumar from Moradabad, acted as his partner in the scam. Additionally, Rakesh Kumar, aged 47, from Greater Noida West, worked as the website developer. The three female tele-callers have been named as Shweta, Sapna, and Sakshi.

According to investigative reports, Sandeep formerly worked as a tele-caller for similar fraudulent aviation companies, which presumably equipped him with the skills to operate such scams. His previous venture, “Pragati Airways,” eventually led to his collaboration with Akhil Kumar to form the fictitious British Airways and Future Wings Learning Institute.

The accused operated from a rented office located in Gaur City Centre Mall in Noida. The website developer was reportedly responsible for creating fraudulent sites, while data pertaining to job seekers was allegedly sourced from online job portals. The tele-callers portrayed themselves as HR professionals in aviation, persuading job seekers to pay fees for registrations.

After receiving payments, the suspects allegedly supplied victims with fake certificates, admission slips, and job offers to give the appearance of legitimacy to their operations. Authorities noted that the accused routinely changed their working locations and phone numbers to avoid detection. Following increased complaints about British Airways, they reportedly launched new fraudulent sites named Shankh Airways and Excellence Learning Institute.

The police have seized vital evidence during the operation, including two laptops, eight mobile phones, eight SIM cards, and registers containing sensitive information about job seekers. The NCRP records show an additional ten complaints connected to British Airways, using the same mobile numbers or banking accounts associated with the accused. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover further connections and identify more individuals potentially involved in this deceptive network.

Delhi Police have urged the public to verify job offers from social media through credible and official channels and to refrain from making any payments for courses or certifications that are claimed as prerequisites for employment.

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