Visa Scam: Two Fraudulent Cases Registered in Chandigarh, Accused Cheating Victims of Lakhs

The Voice of Chandigarh News : – Two separate cases of visa fraud have been registered at different police stations in Chandigarh, with the accused allegedly deceiving victims out of significant amounts of money for visa-related services.

1. Case FIR No. 03 – Police Station Sector-17
   An individual has filed a complaint alleging that he was cheated of ₹1 lakh by an accused named Tinia Sharma and others, who were reportedly involved in fraudulent visa-related dealings. The accused, who reside at SCO No. 181/82, 3rd Floor, Sector-17/C, Chandigarh, have been booked under several sections of the IPC and the Immigration Act, including charges of cheating, forgery, and violating immigration regulations.
   The police have initiated an investigation, and the case is currently under progress.
2. Case FIR No. 06
   In a separate incident, Kulbir Singh has accused Manpreet Singh Barar, Ravinder Singh, Jyoti, Pushpender Kaur, and others of defrauding him of ₹14,68,000 under the guise of providing visa services. The accused, who are based at SCO No. 69, Sector-17, Chandigarh, have been booked on multiple charges, including cheating, criminal breach of trust, forgery, and conspiracy.
   The police have also commenced an investigation in this case, and efforts are underway to track the accused.

Both cases highlight a growing concern over visa-related scams in the region, where unsuspecting individuals are lured by promises of overseas opportunities, only to fall victim to fraud. Authorities are urging people to remain cautious and report any suspicious activities related to immigration services.