Authorities in Mohali have taken action against an immigration and IELTS coaching company in Phase-7 after a complaint surfaced alleging fraud under the pretext of sending people abroad. Police have registered a case against the firm PrabhVisa.com and arrested its owner, Prabhsharan Singh, officials confirmed on Monday.
The action follows a complaint filed on 16 September 2024 by Subham Khatkar, a resident of village Batra in Ambala district. Khatkar alleged that the firm cheated him of ₹2 lakh, promising overseas placement services that were never delivered.
Complaint Verified After District-Level Inquiry
Upon receiving the complaint, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Viraj S. Tidke ordered an official inquiry. After examining the documents, statements and police inputs, the ADC concluded that the allegations were credible.
Following the verification, the ADC recommended that a case be registered against the owner and management of PrabhVisa.com. Police subsequently arrested Prabhsharan Singh, son of Ranjit Singh, described as the proprietor of the consultancy.
ADC Orders Immediate Closure of Firm’s Operations
ADC Viraj S. Tidke also directed the company to halt all activities with immediate effect.
He stated that PrabhVisa.com, which operates as an IELTS coaching centre and immigration consultancy in Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar, had applied to open a branch at Building No. 29, Second and Third Floor, Phase-7, Mohali. After the fraud report came in from Mohali Police, the administration decided to block the firm’s functioning without delay.
Tidke emphasized that no further services or client dealings should be carried out by the company at any of its premises until the investigation concludes.
Police Action Based on SSP Report
According to officials, the administration received detailed input from the Mohali SSP regarding the registered cheating case. On the basis of this report, the arrest was made and the firm was formally instructed to cease all operations.
Authorities indicated that further investigation is underway to check if more victims are involved or if similar complaints have been reported in other districts.
It is incorrect to state that Prabh has been arrested. His family resides in my neighborhood, and no such case or incident has been reported or brought to notice so far.
Furthermore, he has committed fraud with my family by promising to send me abroad and taking an advance payment of ₹2,00,000 via cheque. I possess all the relevant details regarding this transaction. Subsequently, he and his partner team, Exodus Overseas Delhi, fabricated a false story and provided handwritten statements claiming that the funds had been utilized in various areas. However, no valid or verifiable proof of such usage has been provided to date.
When we approached him at his residence regarding the matter, he was not available but his brother was there whose response was dismissive and uncooperative, showing no accountability for the missing funds.
Additionally, it is important to clarify that Prabhsharan Singh has moved to Australia and has not been arrested.
It is incorrect to state that Prabh has been arrested. His family resides in my neighborhood, and no such case or incident has been reported or brought to notice so far. Furthermore, he has committed fraud with my family by promising to send me abroad and taking an advance payment of ₹2,00,000 via cheque. I possess all the relevant details regarding this transaction. Subsequently, he and his partner team, Exodus Overseas Delhi, fabricated a false story and provided handwritten statements claiming that the funds had been utilized in various areas. However, no valid or verifiable proof of such usage has been provided to date. When we approached him at his residence regarding the matter, he was not available but his brother was there whose response was dismissive and uncooperative, showing no accountability for the missing funds. Additionally, it is important to clarify that Prabhsharan Singh has moved to Australia and has not been arrested.