Mani, of Deevatipatti and his associate Selvakumar Kadaiyampatti are cited as accused in the FIR. 

Selvakumar had promised the victim of a government job with the help of Mani and demanded money for getting the job. Rs 10 lakh was paid to Selvakumar out of which he gave Rs 7 lakhs to Mani. According to the victim, Rs 17 lakh cash was paid to the suspects. Rs 10 lakh was transferred online, while 7 lakh cash was given in hand, police said quoting the complainant. 

Police believe that the duo could have cheated more job aspirants in this manner.

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