Visa Fraud Case: Sibling Duo Faces More FIRs

The Model Town Police in Ludhiana have filed two additional FIRs against siblings Amit Malhotra and Veenu Malhotra, prominent immigration agents already facing multiple charges of visa fraud. The duo, along with their associate Karun Kumar, now stand accused in a total of 18 fraud cases, as investigations into their alleged operations continue to unfold.

New Complaints Detail Financial Losses in Lakhs

The latest complaints were lodged by Karamjit Kaur of Rauni village, Payal, and Harpal Singh of Nurpura village, Sangrur:

• Karamjit Kaur alleged she paid ₹8.5 lakh to the accused for assistance in obtaining a visa, which never materialized. She neither received the promised documentation nor a refund.
• Harpal Singh stated that he paid ₹15.5 lakh for visas and overseas employment for his children, Gurwinder Singh and Simarjit Kaur, but received no legitimate paperwork in return.

Both FIRs have been registered under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.

Broader Investigation Reveals Pattern of Deceit

In parallel to the Malhotra case, Ludhiana police have registered three additional FIRs at other police stations in recent days:

• Surinder Kumar, a resident of Baba Deep Singh Nagar, accused agents Jatinder Kumar, Pritam Singh, and Baljit Singh of duping him of ₹6.5 lakh for a promised Canadian visa.
• Sukhwinder Kaur of Kotala village (Samrala) reported a loss of ₹4.19 lakh, allegedly cheated by Mahi Sharma and her husband Aman Ravinder Singh, among others.
• Hardeep Singh, a resident of Mohalla Tajgunj, claimed he paid ₹60 lakh to agents for a foreign work permit for his son, which never materialized.

Law Enforcement Steps Up Action

With mounting complaints across jurisdictions, Ludhiana police are intensifying their crackdown on fraudulent immigration operations. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and verify the credentials of any visa consultant or immigration agency before making payments or submitting documents.

Police officials confirmed that investigations into all registered cases are ongoing and additional arrests may follow.

Visa Scam Epidemic in Punjab

Punjab has long been a hotspot for immigration-related fraud, with many aspiring migrants falling prey to false promises of work permits, study visas, and permanent residency in foreign countries. Authorities continue to warn residents about the risks of dealing with unregistered or unverified agents.