A major case of overseas job fraud has surfaced from Shahabad in Kurukshetra district, where a young man was allegedly cheated of more than ₹24 lakh by local travel agents who promised to send him to London using forged visa documents.
The victim, Gaurav, a resident of Bibipur village, lodged a complaint stating that agents Mohit and his associate Rohit Kumar assured him of a genuine UK visa and overseas employment. Hoping to improve his family’s financial condition, Gaurav agreed to the deal, unaware that the documents provided to him were fake.
According to the complaint, Gaurav’s father Gulzar arranged the money by selling nearly three acres of land and taking loans, managing around ₹22 lakh initially. In October 2023, agent Mohit collected approximately ₹8 lakh in the name of visa processing. Later, after showing what was claimed to be a valid visa, the accused took an additional ₹15.5 lakh. Including airfare and related expenses, the total amount exceeded ₹24 lakh.
On November 18, 2023, the agents took Gaurav to Amritsar airport, where immigration officials detected that his visa was forged, stopping him from boarding the flight. Despite this, the accused continued to mislead him, taking him to Delhi and Mumbai and later sending him to Morocco in January 2024. Moroccan authorities detained Gaurav and deported him back to India within two days.
The ordeal did not end there. In February, the agents sent him to Thailand, claiming onward travel arrangements to London, which never materialised. In March 2024, he was again sent abroad—this time to Dubai, with assurances of travel to London via the Istanbul route. However, due to fake documents, he was once again sent back to India.
After three failed attempts and repeated humiliation, Gaurav demanded his money back. He has alleged that instead of returning the amount, the accused threatened him with dire consequences.
Following the complaint, police have registered a case against the accused agents and initiated an investigation. Authorities have stated that further action will be taken based on evidence and financial trail analysis. Police have also urged the public to verify the credentials of immigration agents before handing over money, as cases of overseas job fraud continue to rise.
