Pathanamthitta: The name of Akhil Sajeev, who is the prime accused in the Malappuram job scam, has now surfaced in yet another case of job fraud. This time, he is accused of siphoning off Rs 4.3 lakhs from a person promising him a job at the Spices Board. 

Rajesh, a Yuva Morcha leader from Ranni, is alleged to have helped Akhil in carrying out the fraud. The duo were former classmates. Rajesh is currently absconding. His phone is switched off as well. 

The case relating to the Spices Board scam was registered on October 1. Akhil swindled Rs 4.3 lakhs from a victim promising a job in the Spices Board with the help of Rajesh. The latter holds a high position in the Board. 

It is known that Akhil Sajeev and Rajesh were earlier partners in a fish business. They used the contact to carry out several frauds. The duo accepted money from the complainant in November and December last year. The accused is said to have made use of a fake email and appointment letters, in the name of Kollam Sree Narayana Education Trust.  

In the fraud, a total of Rs 91,800 was transferred to Rajesh’s account via UPI from the account of the complainant’s brother-in-law through four transactions. Similarly, a total of Rs 1,07,540 was transferred to Akhil Sajeev’s account as well. Apart from this, the complainant claims that he had deposited Rs 2,40,000 in Akhil’s bank account at the Omalloor branch of South Indian Bank. The Pathanamthitta police have instructed the bank authorities to provide all details related to the transactions.