₹32.30 Lakh Australia Visa Fraud Busted in Kaithal, Two Arrested for Cheating Youths on Pretext of Overseas Jobs
Australia Visa Fraud: The Economic Cell of Kaithal police has arrested two people for allegedly cheating a family of ₹32.30 lakh on the false promise of sending two youths to Australia for employment. Instead of arranging an Australian work visa, the accused allegedly sent the victims to Bangkok and Malaysia and later forced them back to India. Immigration Frauds
The arrests were made by a police team. The arrested accused have been identified as Sandeep, a resident of village Nagal, and Surender Singh, a resident of Ramtali village on Urlana Road. Another accused, Dera Avatar Singh, has also been named in the case.
How the Australia Visa Fraud Unfolded
According to police officials, the complaint was filed by Gurdayal Singh, a resident of Ward No. 7, Sethanwale Mohalla, Pundri. He alleged that his son Vikram wanted to go to Australia for better employment opportunities, and his friend Harsh also planned to move abroad.
In March 2025, through Vikram’s maternal uncle Resham Singh and an acquaintance Khazan Singh, the family was introduced to Sandeep and Surender, who claimed they do overseas placement and visa services. The accused assured them that both youths would get an Australia work visas within two months and initially demanded ₹45 lakh, agreeing that the full amount would be paid only after the visa was approved.
By the end of March 2025, the accused collected the original passports, Aadhaar cards, bank account copies, and other documents of both Vikram and Harsh near Neemsahab Gurdwara.
Money Demands and Foreign Travel
Later on 12 June 2025, the accused took the two youths from Pundri to Delhi and accommodated them at Satya Hotel in Paharganj. There, they demanded ₹18 lakh, claiming it was required for visa processing and currency exchange. After trusting them, the family paid ₹10 lakh.
On 14 June, Vikram and Harsh were sent from Delhi to Chennai and then flown to Bangkok. Even after this, the accused continued demanding money. The family allegedly paid ₹8 lakh, followed by ₹4.30 lakh via RTGS, and later ₹10 lakh in cash, taking the total cheated amount to ₹32.30 lakh.
On 3 August 2025, the youths were sent to Malaysia, and on 7 August 2025, they were forcibly sent back to India without any Australian work permits.
Allegations of Abuse and Harassment Abroad
The complaint also alleges that while in Bangkok and Malaysia, both youths were kept hungry, assaulted, and mentally and physically harassed. When the family demanded a refund after their return, the accused kept delaying the matter with false assurances for months. Several local panchayats were also held, but no money was returned.
It is also alleged that accused Sandeep issued a cheque of ₹1 lakh, which later bounced when deposited in the bank.
FIR Registered, Police Seek Further Clues
An FIR has been registered at the city police station under relevant sections related to cheating, criminal breach of trust, and immigration fraud. Both accused were produced before the court, which granted the police four days of remand for detailed interrogation.
Police officials said further arrests cannot be ruled out, and the investigation is ongoing to identify other victims and uncover the wider network involved in the Australia visa and overseas job fraud racket.