Altimetrik Senior Engineer - DevOps interview questions

I cleared both the L1 and L2 technical rounds and was asked to proceed with DigiVerifier background verification. Even though I am an immediate joiner, I was asked to submit sensitive information such as ITR and UAN authentication. After waiting for two weeks, I was informed that the position had been put on hold, without any proper justification or timeline. This raises serious concerns about the intent behind the hiring process. If there is no confirmed project or requirement, why are candidates being interviewed, pushed through multiple technical rounds, and asked to share confidential personal and financial information? Such practices are highly unprofessional, misleading, and exploitative. Based on this experience, the entire process appears deceptive, and I have been scammed.