Guwahati, June 28 -- The Crime Investigation Department (CID), Assam, has arrested seven people for their alleged involvement in a fake government job racket that targeted aspirants seeking recruitment to the state's Water Resources Department.

According to the CID, the accused allegedly operated an organised network that duped job seekers by issuing forged appointment letters, fabricated government seals and fake recruitment notices in the name of the Water Resources Department.

Investigators alleged that the victims were induced to pay amounts ranging from thousands to several lakhs of rupees on the promise of securing government jobs.

A case has been registered at the CID Police Station as Case No. 04/25 under Sections 61(2), 318(4)...