CEO and Head of Training and Development Arrested, HR Manager Under Investigation

Over 700 employees and interns of a private IT firm in the Hinjewadi IT hub in Pune, Maharashtra, were left without jobs, salaries, or benefits after the organization abruptly shut down. Based on a complaint filed by the staff, the CEO of Thynk Tech India OPC Pvt Ltd was arrested.

The CEO was also the company’s Head of Training and Development, and an HR manager is also under investigation. The CEO’s arrest followed a complaint by a 25-year-old intern, with about 30 others also speaking out against the firm.

Serious allegations have been made against the company, and the CEO has been charged with cheating and criminal breach of trust.

Collected ₹15,000, Paid No Salaries

Employees claimed they were not paid salaries or stipends for months and were asked to pay ₹15,000 under the pretext of receiving laptops. Several complainants alleged they did not receive salaries for one to three months.

A forum for IT employees said several staff members approached the body seeking help. “We approached the police to file a complaint against the owners of the firm after several interns complained to us,” the forum’s chief said.

“The company started operations last year and initially paid salaries to newcomers. However, from January onwards, employees were not paid. The owners kept giving new dates for salary payments whenever employees approached them, but they never fulfilled those promises,” he said.

How Engineering Students Were Duped

According to reports, the firm hired several engineering graduates from different places in Maharashtra, including Yavatmal, Jalgaon, and Nashik.

The staff saw the doors of the firm sealed on April 22, with a notice by the property owner slapped on its glass door, seeking pending rent and other maintenance charges, according to a report.

The report said that Thynk Tech was listed on placement drives of several well-known institutions in Maharashtra, which gave the firm some credibility. “We thought that if reputed colleges are allowing Thynk Tech for campus placements, they must have done a background check,” an intern was quoted as saying.

All About the Company

Thynk Tech India OPC Pvt is a firm that operated from its divisional office in Hinjewadi Phase II in Pune, while its registered head office is located in Noida. Police are currently investigating the company’s financial transactions to determine the scale of fraud that the employees may have been subjected to.

The accused arrested in the case is the CEO and Head of Training and Development of the company. According to the forum, the company began its Pune operations last year.

Hinjewadi IT hub

The Hinjewadi IT hub, located in Pune, India, is a major technology and business park that emerged in the early 2000s as part of the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park. Developed primarily by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, it houses numerous multinational corporations and IT companies, driving significant economic growth in the region. Originally a rural area, Hinjewadi transformed into a bustling tech corridor, symbolizing India’s rise in the global information technology sector.

Pune

Pune is a historic city in western India, once the seat of the Maratha Empire under the Peshwas in the 18th century. Known as a cultural and educational hub, it features landmarks like the Shaniwar Wada fort and the Aga Khan Palace, which is linked to Mahatma Gandhi’s imprisonment. Today, Pune blends its rich heritage with a vibrant modern identity as a major center for technology and academia.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a state in western India known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. It was home to the powerful Maratha Empire under leaders like Shivaji Maharaj, and later became a key center of British colonial rule. Today, it is famous for its bustling capital Mumbai, ancient cave temples like Ajanta and Ellora, and vibrant festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi.

Yavatmal

Yavatmal is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, historically known as the “Cotton City” due to its significant cotton production. It served as the headquarters of the Berar Province during British rule and has a rich history linked to the Gond kingdoms and later the Maratha Empire. Today, it is known for its agricultural economy and cultural landmarks like the Mahatma Gandhi Mission campus.

Jalgaon

Jalgaon is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, best known as a major hub for the cotton and banana trade. Historically, it gained prominence during the British colonial period as a key railway junction on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. The city also serves as a gateway to the famous Buddhist cave temples of Ajanta, a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 60 kilometers away.

Nashik

Nashik is a historic city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, situated on the banks of the Godavari River. It is renowned as one of the four sites of the Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu pilgrimage festival, and is deeply associated with the Ramayana, where Lord Rama is said to have spent part of his exile. The city also has a rich winemaking tradition, earning it the title of the “Wine Capital of India,” with its vineyards and cellars dating back to the 19th century.

Hinjewadi Phase II

Hinjewadi Phase II is a major IT and business hub located in Pune, India, part of the larger Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park. Developed in the early 2000s, it expanded upon the success of Phase I, attracting numerous global technology companies and boosting the region’s economy. The area has since grown into a bustling suburban center, with residential complexes and commercial infrastructure supporting its workforce.

Noida

Noida, short for the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is a planned city in Uttar Pradesh, India, established in 1976 under the UP Industrial Area Development Act. Initially developed as a modern industrial and residential satellite township for Delhi, it has since grown into a major commercial and IT hub. Today, Noida is known for its high-rise buildings, shopping malls, and proximity to the national capital, though it also retains green spaces like the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.