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Crime
Jalandhar Police Register Case Over ₹15 Lakh Fraud Promising Canada Migration
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 04:38 PM
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Punjab police have filed an FIR in Jalandhar after a ₹15 lakh fraud was reported, allegedly involving promises of sending the victim to Canada.
Jalandhar police have opened an investigation after a complaint of a ₹15 lakh fraud was lodged. The alleged scam involved promises to facilitate a migration to Canada in exchange for a large sum of money. Authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and are probing the individuals behind the scheme. The case was reported to local law enforcement and covered by regional media, including Amar Ujala. Police have urged the public to be cautious of similar offers that guarantee overseas placement for hefty fees.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not disclosed the identities of the suspects or the exact method used to lure the victim. The FIR cites the pretext of arranging a Canadian visa as the primary lure for the financial fraud. Investigators are collecting statements and financial records to build a case.
Residents of Jalandhar have been advised to verify the credentials of any agency claiming to assist with foreign migration and to report any suspicious approaches to the police promptly.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not disclosed the identities of the suspects or the exact method used to lure the victim. The FIR cites the pretext of arranging a Canadian visa as the primary lure for the financial fraud. Investigators are collecting statements and financial records to build a case.
Residents of Jalandhar have been advised to verify the credentials of any agency claiming to assist with foreign migration and to report any suspicious approaches to the police promptly.