Three Travel Agents Booked for Visa Fraud in Ludhiana

Three travel agents from Ludhiana have been booked for allegedly defrauding two residents of Hoshiarpur by promising work visas to Kuwait in exchange for ₹75,000.

Details of the Incident:

• Accused Individuals: Kamalpreet Singh, Bhupinder Singh, and Aman Grewal, all associated with RS Enterprises.
• Complainant: Mandeep Singh, 32, from Sainpur Bhagowal village in Hoshiarpur.
• Allegations:
  • Mandeep Singh and his acquaintance, Jagtar Singh from Haryana village in Hoshiarpur, approached the accused for assistance in obtaining work permits for Kuwait.
  • The agents allegedly collected ₹35,000 from Mandeep and ₹40,000 from Jagtar, assuring them that the visas would be processed within two to three months.
  • After receiving the payments, the agents neither arranged the visas nor refunded the money when requested.
• Legal Action: An FIR has been registered against the accused under sections 316(2) (criminal breach of trust), 318(4) (cheating), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the BNS, and Section 24 of the Immigration Act.
• Current Status: As of the latest reports, the accused have not been arrested.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of visa fraud in the region, where individuals are deceived by fraudulent agents promising overseas employment opportunities. Authorities advise individuals to verify the credentials of travel agents and consult official channels before making any payments related to visa and immigration services.