Job Visa Scam In Gorakhpur: 80 Unemployed Youths Duped of ₹76 Lakh in Overseas Employment Fraud
Job Visa Scam In Gorakhpur: In a shocking case of overseas job fraud, nearly 80 unemployed youths from eastern Uttar Pradesh have allegedly been cheated of around ₹76 lakh by fraudulent visa agents who promised lucrative jobs in Russia and Iraq. The scam, which surfaced in the Chiluatal police station area, has once again exposed the growing menace of immigration and foreign job scams targeting vulnerable job seekers. Immigration Frauds
How the Russia and Iraq Job Scam Unfolded
According to the complaint, the accused agents ran a company from Jagatbela and lured unemployed youths with promises of jobs in Russia and Iraq. They offered employment opportunities in roles such as Painting, Carpentry, Polishing and General helper positions, claiming good salary packages and fast visa processing.
One of the victims, Sunil Kumar, a resident of Tarkulwa in Deoria district, said he approached the company three months ago after hearing about overseas job opportunities. The company operator assured him of a confirmed placement in Russia and asked him to transfer ₹95,000 to a designated bank account for visa and processing charges.
However, despite transferring the amount, no visa and job arrangements were made. When the promised departure date passed, Sunil visited the office found dozens of other youths waiting outside with similar complaints.
Victims from Multiple Districts
Upon inquiry, it was revealed that around 80 unemployed youths from Deoria, Padrauna, Kushinagar, and Maharajganj had also paid large sums of money to the same company for overseas employment. Collectively, the fraud amount is estimated at around ₹76 lakh.
Soon after complaints began mounting, the accused reportedly shut down their office and fled. The victims initially lodged a complaint at the Chiluatal police station on January 19, but alleged inaction forced them to escalate the matter to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).
SSP Orders Investigation
Following the complaint, SSP Gorakhpur directed the Circle Officer (CO), Anurag Singh, to conduct a detailed investigation and take appropriate legal action. Police sources confirmed that the probe is underway and that an FIR is likely to be registered soon against the accused.
The investigation team has also found that the fraudsters used four different bank accounts under various names to collect money from the victims, indicating a pre-planned financial scam network. Authorities are now tracing these accounts as part of the financial fraud investigation.
List of Some Victims
Among those allegedly cheated are Umesh Kumar Sharma, Jai Prakash, Sunil Kumar Sharma, Brijesh Kumar, Mundrika, Amarjeet Yadav, Tarkeshwar, Durgesh Kumar, Harishchandra, Ramavatar, Satyam, Abhinash, Pawan Nishad, Raju Nishad, Anil Kumar, Praveen, Nandlal Sharma, Santosh Prasad, Nagendra Ram, and Avinash Chaurasia, among others.
Rising Cases of Overseas Employment Fraud in India
This Russia-Iraq job scam highlights the alarming rise in immigration visa fraud and overseas job scams in India. Fraudsters often exploit the desperation of unemployed youth by promising work permits, Gulf jobs, Europe work visas, or high-salary placements abroad.
Police officials have urged job seekers to verify the credentials of overseas recruitment agencies, check government authorization, and avoid transferring money to personal bank accounts without proper documentation.