Gujarat Man Poses as Visa Agent, Cheats Rs 1 Crore

Gandhinagar police have registered a major fraud case after an Ahmedabad-based visa consultancy was allegedly duped of over ₹1.02 crore by a man posing as an overseas job facilitator.

According to police, the accused, identified as Urjit Kavi, approached consultancy owner Dikesh Kumar in late 2024, claiming to have the capability to secure job-based permanent residency visas for countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK. Over the following months, Kavi convinced Kumar to hand over client files and funds for processing the promised visas.

Investigators allege that Kavi issued forged documents such as visas, sponsorship letters, permanent residency cards, and Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) certificates to create the appearance of progress. These were sent via WhatsApp to Kumar and his clients.

When delays and irregularities raised suspicion, the consultancy demanded a refund. Kavi reportedly returned the client files and issued post-dated cheques — all of which later bounced. The consultancy and its clients were left without visas or their money.

Police have booked Kavi under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forgery. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to trace the accused’s assets and recover funds.

This case adds to a growing series of visa and job fraud incidents in Gujarat, where victims are lured by promises of lucrative overseas opportunities and end up losing substantial sums. Authorities urge applicants to verify the credentials of visa agents and to avoid making large upfront payments without contractual safeguards.