📌 Quick Summary
- Two Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud cases registered by city police
- Victims allegedly cheated of a combined ₹22.55 lakh
- Work visa and overseas job promises allegedly not fulfilled
- Two immigration consultancies named in separate complaints
- Police begin investigation into both FIRs
🚔 Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud: Police Register Two Separate FIRs
A fresh Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud case has come to light after city police registered two separate FIRs involving an alleged ₹22.55 lakh immigration scam.
According to police, the complainants alleged they were promised overseas work visas and foreign employment but neither received the promised visas nor refunds after making substantial payments.
The Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud cases are now under investigation by Chandigarh Police.
💰 First Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud Case Involves ₹14.30 Lakh
In the first Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud complaint, Dharmendra Singh, a resident of Govindpura in Mansa, Punjab, alleged that an overseas consultancy operating from Sector 8, Chandigarh, promised to arrange a work visa and overseas placement.
According to the complaint, the consultancy allegedly collected ₹14.30 lakh but failed to provide the promised visa or return the money.
Based on the allegations, Sector-3 Police Station registered an FIR and initiated an investigation.
🌍 Second Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud Case Involves ₹8.25 Lakh
In another Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud case, Avtar Singh, a resident of Raipur Kalan in SAS Nagar, alleged that representatives of Waraich Education Consultancy, located at Piccadilly Square Mall, Sector 34, cheated him of ₹8.25 lakh.
The complainant alleged that he was promised overseas immigration assistance but neither received the promised services nor a refund.
Police have registered a separate FIR in connection with this complaint as well.
👮 Police Begin Investigation
Following the registration of both FIRs, Chandigarh Police have launched investigations into the allegations.
Investigators are expected to examine:
- Payment records
- Bank transactions
- Consultancy agreements
- Visa application documents
- Communication between the complainants and the consultancies
Authorities will determine further legal action based on the evidence collected during the Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud investigation.
🧠 What This Means
The latest Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud cases highlight the importance of carefully verifying immigration consultants before making any financial commitments.
Applicants should always:
- Verify the consultant’s registration and licence.
- Request written agreements and official receipts.
- Avoid paying large advance amounts without documentation.
- Independently verify overseas job offers.
- Keep copies of all submitted documents and payment proofs.
Taking these precautions can significantly reduce the risk of immigration-related fraud.
❓ FAQs
1. What is the Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud case?
The Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud involves two separate FIRs in which complainants alleged they were cheated while seeking overseas work visas and immigration services.
2. How much money is involved?
The two complaints involve a combined alleged fraud of ₹22.55 lakh.
3. How many FIRs have been registered?
Chandigarh Police have registered two separate FIRs based on individual complaints.
4. Were work visas provided?
According to the complainants, the promised work visas were not provided and the money was allegedly not refunded.
5. What is the current status of the case?
Police have begun investigating both Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud cases. Further action will depend on the findings of the investigation.
🧾 Final Thoughts
The Chandigarh Overseas Visa Fraud cases are another reminder for people planning to work abroad to thoroughly verify immigration consultants before making payments. With two separate FIRs now registered over an alleged ₹22.55 lakh fraud, Chandigarh Police are examining documents, financial transactions, and other evidence to establish the facts of both cases.
Source : Dainik Bhaskar
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