₹40 Lakh Overseas Job Fraud In Hisar: Young Woman Cheated on Pretext of Foreign Employment, FIR Registered
Another shocking case of overseas job fraud has come to light in Hisar, where a young woman was allegedly cheated of ₹40 lakh under the pretext of being sent abroad on an employment visa. Acting on the victim’s complaint, Azad Nagar Police Station has registered a police case against a named accused and initiated an investigation into the matter. Immigration Frauds
According to police officials, the complainant, Mohita, a resident of Saket Colony, Hisar, is an MTech (Electronics) graduate who aspired to go abroad on an employment visa. The accused allegedly exploited her ambition by making false promises and gaining the family’s faith over several months.
How the Fraud Unfolded
As per Mohita, on September 23, 2022, a man identified as Sundar, a resident of Bagla village, visited Mohita’s residence and informed her father that one of his acquaintances could arrange foreign employment visa. Subsequently, on November 8, 2022, Sundar returned along with Vikas, a resident of Balsamand village.
Vikas reportedly claimed that the total expense for sending Mohita abroad would be around ₹80 lakh. To win the family’s confidence, he allegedly took Mohita’s father to his house, introduced him to his family members, and projected himself as a trustworthy individual involved in overseas placement work.
Money Taken in the Name of “Showing Bank Balance”
The victim alleged that the accused demanded money, stating it was only required temporarily to show bank balance for immigration formalities and would be returned later. To strengthen their claim, the accused even arranged conversations with their family members, which further increased the family’s trust.
In December 2022, the family transferred ₹20 lakh into Sundar’s bank account. Later, on January 3, 2023, another ₹20 lakh was transferred to Vikas’s account, taking the total amount to ₹40 lakh.
Accused Stopped Responding, Threats Alleged
After receiving the money, both accused allegedly stopped responding to the calls and messages. Even after six months, neither the overseas job process was initiated nor the money returned.
When the Mohita’s family visited Sundar’s village to seek clarification, his family members reportedly denied any knowledge of the transaction. Mohita further alleged that Sundar later issued death threats, leaving the family fearful and distressed.
Police Action and Investigation
Confirming the case, the Police Investigating Officer has stated that an FIR has been registered and the matter is under active investigation. Police are examining bank transactions, call records, and other evidence to establish the sequence of events and the role of each accused.
Rising Overseas Job Fraud Cases in Haryana
This case adds to the growing number of overseas job and immigration fraud cases in Haryana, where educated youth and their families are being targeted by agents making false promises of foreign employment.