Visa Fraud: Three Booked in ₹10 Lakh Scam Case
Kapurthala Police have registered a case against three individuals for allegedly defrauding a resident of ₹10 lakh under the pretext of securing a Canadian work permit.
The accused have been identified as Harjeet Singh Virk and his wife Baljinder Kaur, residents of Saiflabad village in Kapurthala, and Tajinderpal Singh from Mann village, Gurdaspur. According to the complaint filed by Rajjeet Singh, a resident of Kartarpur currently residing in Kapurthala, the accused promised to arrange a four-year work permit for Canada in exchange for ₹10 lakh. However, after receiving the money, they failed to fulfill the promise and ceased communication, leading to the suspicion of fraud.
The case has been registered under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code, following approval from the District Attorney and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora. The investigation is ongoing, and efforts are underway to apprehend the accused.
This incident highlights the growing concern over immigration frauds in Punjab, with several similar cases reported in recent months. Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution and verify the credentials of travel agents before making any financial commitments.