Amritsar police have registered a case against a woman travel agent for allegedly cheating a family of ₹5 lakh on the pretext of sending a woman abroad.

The accused has been identified as Karishma Khanna, wife of Amarinder Singh, and a resident of Guru Amardas Avenue, Airport Road, Amritsar. The case has been registered by the Islamabad police station following a complaint filed by the victim’s family.

Promise of Dubai and Canada Travel

According to the complaint, the victim’s family alleged that Karishma Khanna promised to send their sister, Sandeep Kaur, abroad — first to Dubai and later to Canada. For this purpose, the family contacted the accused through a travel agency operating under the name “The Visa Centre.”

The complainants stated that Khanna collected ₹5 lakh from them as part of the visa and overseas placement process. However, despite receiving the money, neither was Sandeep Kaur sent abroad nor was the amount refunded.

Money Taken, No Visa Issued

The family alleged that after accepting the payment, the accused kept delaying the process and failed to provide any valid visa documents or confirmed travel arrangements. When the family demanded either progress on the overseas travel or a refund, the accused allegedly avoided them.

Following repeated failed attempts to recover their money, the family approached the police.

Case Registered After Preliminary Inquiry

Acting on the complaint, the Islamabad police station conducted an initial inquiry and subsequently registered a case against Karishma Khanna. Police officials confirmed that the matter is under active investigation.

Past Cases Against Accused’s Husband

Police sources further revealed that this is not the first such incident linked to the family. More than a dozen cheating cases are already registered against the accused’s husband, Amarinder Singh, at the same police station, raising concerns about a possible pattern of fraudulent activity.

Investigation Ongoing

The police have stated that a detailed probe is underway to examine financial transactions, agency records, and possible involvement of others. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional victims coming forward.

Police have advised the public to exercise caution while dealing with immigration and travel agents, urging aspirants to verify licences and credentials before making any payments, and to remain wary of promises guaranteeing overseas travel or visas.