Visa Fraud: Mansa Businessman Loses Rs 45 Lakh
A 62-year-old businessman from Mansa fell victim to a ₹45 lakh visa fraud after a consultant promised to secure work visas for his son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter to London.
The accused, a resident of Ajol village, presented himself as an expert in UK and Canada visa processing. Over 11 months, he convinced the businessman to pay the amount, including ₹25 lakh borrowed from a loan agent and ₹20 lakh from a credit society. The businessman also handed over the original passports of his family members.
The fraud was exposed when the businessman accompanied his son to Ahmedabad airport on July 22, 2025, but the agent failed to appear. Attempts to contact him were unsuccessful. On visiting the agent’s residence in Ajol, he admitted that no visa arrangements had been made, and he did not return the ₹45 lakh or the passports.
The Mansa police have registered a case of cheating and breach of trust and are investigating the financial transactions and possible links to similar complaints in the region.
This incident underscores the growing risks of fraudulent visa schemes targeting individuals seeking overseas employment.