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Crime
Punjab Resident Arrested in Rs 26 Lakh Visa Fraud Case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 05:03 AM
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A man from Punjab has been taken into custody for allegedly cheating visa applicants of more than Rs 26 lakh, according to police reports.
Punjab police have detained a man suspected of orchestrating a visa fraud scheme that reportedly swindled over Rs 26 lakh from applicants. The suspect, identified only as a resident of Punjab, is alleged to have collected large sums of money by promising fraudulent overseas visas.
Investigators say the fraud involved multiple victims who were assured legitimate travel documents in exchange for hefty payments. The authorities have seized the suspect's documents and are probing the network through which the scheme operated.
The case highlights growing concerns over illegal visa facilitation and the financial losses suffered by Indian citizens. Police have urged the public to verify the credentials of agents offering visa services and to report any suspicious activity.
Legal proceedings are expected to commence shortly, with the suspect facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for cheating and fraud.
Investigators say the fraud involved multiple victims who were assured legitimate travel documents in exchange for hefty payments. The authorities have seized the suspect's documents and are probing the network through which the scheme operated.
The case highlights growing concerns over illegal visa facilitation and the financial losses suffered by Indian citizens. Police have urged the public to verify the credentials of agents offering visa services and to report any suspicious activity.
Legal proceedings are expected to commence shortly, with the suspect facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for cheating and fraud.