Canada Visa Fraud: Father Scammed of Rs 30 Lakh in Ludhiana

A father from Ludhiana was deceived by a fraudulent Canada visa consultancy, losing ₹30 lakhs in the process. The scammers had promised to secure a student visa for his son and convinced him to pay large sums for quick processing. Once the payment was made, the victim found himself without any further progress and realized he had been scammed. He then lodged a police complaint against the fraudsters, urging authorities to investigate the case and prevent others from falling prey to such scams.

The victim had been in touch with the scammers, who posed as official agents, and believed that their promises of a fast-track visa application were legitimate. After providing the required payment, the family was left without any response from the consultancy. Despite the father's attempts to contact the fraudsters, he got no updates on his son's visa process.

The police have taken action on the complaint, but this incident highlights the growing issue of fraudulent visa agents targeting people looking to migrate for educational opportunities. These scams often exploit the dreams of families who are eager to send their children abroad for better opportunities. The victims usually do not realize they have been scammed until it is too late, with no real visa applications filed or accepted.

Authorities are urging people to be cautious when dealing with agents or consultancies that promise fast visa processing or make demands for large upfront fees. They advise verifying the legitimacy of such services before making any payments and seeking guidance from official government portals to avoid falling victim to these types of frauds.