Patiala Youth Loses Rs 3 Lakh in Canada Visa Scam, Police Probe

Patiala resident Ashok Kumar (name changed for privacy) approached a group claiming to facilitate Canadian visas after paying an advance of Rs 3 lakh. The intermediaries assured him that the fee would cover processing, documentation and travel arrangements. Within weeks the promised paperwork never materialised and the contact numbers became unresponsive. Local authorities in Mohali were alerted after the victim filed a complaint, indicating that the fraudsters operated through phone calls and social media messages. Police have registered a case under the Indian Penal Code and are tracing the suspects, urging other potential victims to report similar offers. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have warned the public against paying large sums to unverified agents for overseas visas.