In a case of alleged immigration fraud, the Panchkula police have registered charges against four individuals for reportedly duping a resident of Mauli village out of ₹12.30 lakh. The accused, identified as Pankaj from Kakrali village, Vicky from Mulana village, Baljinder from Ambala, and Azad from Kurukshetra, are facing legal action for their alleged involvement in the deception.The complainant, Shainkee Kumar, a resident of Mauli village, Panchkula, approached the authorities with his grievance. According to Kumars statement, he was in search of an agent to assist him in obtaining a tourist visa to the United States. During this process, he came into contact with Pankaj, who introduced him to Vicky. Vicky told him that his cousin Baljinder is an immigration consultant and he can help him get the visa. The deal was struck for ₹38 lakh and the money was to be paid in cash, Kumar added.Kumar further stated that the accused individuals informed him that the main agent, Azad, operated from Dubai. The accused gave him a visa and ticket to Dubai for April 22, 2023, and told him that he would have to stay in Dubai from where he would be sent to America, he said.However, the situation took an unexpected turn when, on October 3, 2023, Kumar was sent to Armenia instead of the promised destination. There, he faced assault and was demanded to pay ₹38 lakh. After a harrowing ordeal, Kumar managed to return to India on December 9, 2023, but not without incurring a substantial financial loss of ₹12.30 lakh.In response to Kumars complaint, the Raipur Rani police station has registered a case against the four accused individuals under sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code, and 24 of the Immigration Act.As the investigation unfolds, authorities are determined to unravel the intricate details of this alleged immigration scam and hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions, which have resulted in significant financial and emotional distress for the victim.
