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Crime
Punjab Sees Rise In Fraud Cases
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 10:47 AM
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Punjab has witnessed a surge in fraud cases where people are being cheated in the name of sending them abroad. The number of complaints has risen to 80.
In a disturbing trend, Punjab has seen a significant increase in cases of fraud where individuals are being duped by fake agents promising to send them abroad. The victims, ranging from 18 to 80 years old, have fallen prey to these scams. The rise in such cases has raised concerns about the vulnerability of people seeking to travel abroad. The fake agents are exploiting the dreams of people who wish to go abroad for better opportunities.