Luxembourg Work Visa Fraud, Anti-Fraud Unit Arrests Mohali Based Immigration Agent For Overseas Visa Scam
Panchkula police’s Anti-Fraud Unit has arrested a man from Mohali for allegedly cheating a youth of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of selling him Luxembourg work visa. The accused has been identified as Tarun, a resident of Mohali, who is accused of running an overseas travel fraud by falsely promising employment in Europe, specifically Luxembourg. Immigration Frauds
According to the complaint filed by Inderjit Singh, a resident of Paonta Sahib, the accused lured him with assurances of a lucrative overseas opportunity. Tarun allegedly took ₹1.55 lakh as an advance payment, promising to complete the process of sending him abroad. However, neither was the promise fulfilled nor was the money returned.
During the investigation, police revealed that on August 30, 2024, the accused called the complainant to his office, verified his documents, and finalized a deal worth ₹3 lakh for sending him abroad. Shockingly, Tarun did not issue any receipt for the payment and also failed to return the complainant’s passport, raising serious red flags.
When repeated requests for progress updates and refunds were ignored, the victim approached the police. Acting on the complaint, the Anti-Fraud Unit registered a case and arrested the accused.
Police officials stated that the accused is currently being interrogated to ascertain whether more people are involved in this international travel scam and if other victims have been cheated in a similar manner. Authorities suspect that this could be part of a larger fake visa and overseas job racket, targeting innocent aspirants eager to settle abroad.
The police have appealed to the public to remain cautious of fraudulent travel agents, avoid making payments without proper receipts, and verify credentials before handing over documents such as passports. Further investigation in the case is ongoing.
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