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Crime
Ludhiana Police Register Case After ₹85 Lakh Fraud Promising Canada Migration
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 06:31 PM
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Police in Ludhiana have filed a case after a fraud scheme duped victims of ₹85 million by promising to facilitate their migration to Canada.
Ludhiana police have opened an investigation after a fraud operation reportedly swindled ₹85 million from individuals by offering to arrange their travel to Canada. The scheme involved collecting large sums of money from victims who were assured of a legitimate migration pathway, but the promised services were never delivered.
According to the police report, the perpetrators used false documents and misleading communications to create the illusion of a legitimate overseas placement agency. Victims approached the authorities after realizing that the promised travel arrangements were fictitious and that the money they had paid could not be recovered.
Law enforcement officials have registered a formal case and are pursuing leads to identify and apprehend those responsible. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with unverified migration consultants.
The incident highlights growing concerns over fraudulent migration scams that exploit the aspirations of Indian citizens seeking opportunities abroad. Police have advised potential migrants to verify the credentials of agencies and to report any suspicious activity promptly.
According to the police report, the perpetrators used false documents and misleading communications to create the illusion of a legitimate overseas placement agency. Victims approached the authorities after realizing that the promised travel arrangements were fictitious and that the money they had paid could not be recovered.
Law enforcement officials have registered a formal case and are pursuing leads to identify and apprehend those responsible. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with unverified migration consultants.
The incident highlights growing concerns over fraudulent migration scams that exploit the aspirations of Indian citizens seeking opportunities abroad. Police have advised potential migrants to verify the credentials of agencies and to report any suspicious activity promptly.