A dismissed woman constable has been arrested in a fraud case after allegedly taking ₹5.42 lakh from a laboratory operator by promising to arrange a job.The case has drawn attention because the woman had reportedly faced action in an earlier case involving the alleged theft of eight tolas of gold. Police are now investigating the latest allegations and the circumstances surrounding the money taken from the complainant.

₹5.42 lakh allegedly taken for job

According to the complaint, the accused allegedly approached the laboratory operator with an assurance that she could help secure a job.Trusting the promise, the complainant allegedly paid a total of ₹5.42 lakh. The promised employment did not materialise, following which the complainant approached the police.Police registered a case and subsequently arrested the woman constable.

Earlier case involved 8 tolas of gold

The accused had also reportedly been involved in an earlier case concerning eight tolas of gold. She was subsequently dismissed from the police service.The previous case and the latest fraud allegation are separate matters. Police are examining whether there are any other complaints or financial transactions linked to the accused.

Investigation underway

Investigators are checking the complainant's payment records and other evidence related to the alleged job promise. The police are also examining the woman's previous criminal case and her employment history.The allegations against the accused are yet to be established in court. Further details about the exact job promised, the mode of payment and the earlier gold case should be confirmed from the police record before publication.