Australia Student Visa Fraud In Mohali: Woman Alleges ₹20.85 Lakh Australia Student Visa Fraud, FIR Registered Against The Agent
Australia Student Visa Fraud In Mohali: A young woman from Kakrauni village in Yamuna Nagar district has accused two immigration agents of cheating her family of ₹20.85 lakh on the pretext of securing an Australia student visa. The police have registered a case and begun investigating the matter.
According to the complainant Ranjita filed at the Sadhoura Police Station, the accused have been identified as Gurpreet Chahal, reportedly a resident of Sant Majra in Mohali and owner of CIES Private Limited, and Munshi Ali, a resident of Sadhoura. Immigration Frauds
How the Alleged Australia Visa Fraud Unfolded
Complainant stated that on January 4, 2024, she met Munshi Ali, who introduced her to Gurpreet Chahal. Gurpreet allegedly claimed to run an immigration consultancy firm with an office at CP-67 mall in Mohali and assured the family that he could arrange a student visa for Australia.
He reportedly collected the complainant’s educational documents and informed the family that approximately ₹30 lakh would be required for the entire process, with the remaining amount to be paid after she reached Australia.
On January 10, 2024, Ranjita’s cousin Vikram, her parents, and Munshi Ali allegedly handed over around ₹14 lakh in cash to Gurpreet in Sadhoura. Additionally:
- ₹50,000 was transferred via bank on January 6, 2024
- ₹30,000 was paid through digital payment on January 8, 2024
- ₹4.20 lakh was transferred through bank transaction
- ₹1.85 lakh was deposited into the accused’s bank account the same day
In total, ₹20,85,000 was allegedly paid to the accused. The family was also provided with an affidavit and agreement as assurance.
No Visa After Seven Months, New Promise of UK
The complainant alleged that even after seven months, no Australia student visa was secured. Subsequently, the accused allegedly shifted the promise to sending her to the United Kingdom instead. She was reportedly told that her file would be processed from Karnal, and a bank account was even opened in a private bank there.
However, the plan to send her to the UK was also allegedly dropped later, leaving the family in distress.
Threats After Seeking Refund
When the family demanded their money refund, Gurpreet reportedly assured them that he had applied for a refund of 17,000 pounds and that the amount would be credited within 90 days. Even after the stipulated time passed, no refund was received.
Ranjita claimed that repeated calls were either avoided or met with excuses. Eventually, the accused allegedly stopped answering phone calls altogether. She further alleged that when her father pressed for repayment, he received threats to his life.
The complainant stated that her father had borrowed the money on interest to pay the agent, pushing the family into severe financial and mental stress. Nearly two years have passed, but neither has she been sent abroad nor has the money been returned.
Police Action in Yamuna Nagar
Based on Ranjita’s complaint, a police case has been registered against Gurpreet Chahal and Munshi Ali under charges related to cheating, criminal intimidation, and fraud.
SHO Manjeet Kaushik of Sadhoura Police Station confirmed that an investigation is underway and efforts are being made to locate the accused.
Rising Cases of Australia Student Visa Fraud
This case highlights the growing number of Australia student visa fraud and overseas education scam cases in Haryana and neighboring states. Authorities have repeatedly advised students and parents to verify immigration consultants, check company registrations, and avoid making large cash payments without proper legal documentation.
The investigation is ongoing, and further developments are awaited in the Yamuna Nagar Australia visa fraud case.