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Ludhiana: 5-member panel to crack whip on unregistered travel agents

The committee will inspect IELTS coaching centres, travel agencies, ticketing agents, general sales agents and immigration consultancies across the district

The city has several immigration offices and only a few of them are registered with the district administration. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 10, 2025 05:18 AM IST
BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Mohali ASI gets case property transferred in aide’s name; booked

The accused, ASI Jasvir Singh, had impounded a Mahindra Scorpio, bearing registration number CH-01-BD-2592, from Gurpreet Singh, the owner of an immigration firm in Phase-11, who was arrested on June 27, 2023, for allegedly duping a Patiala resident of ₹16 lakh on the pretext of sending him Canada.

The ASI, who was the investigating officer in the case, got the vehicle transferred in his aide, Renu alias Renuka’s name, using forged documents. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:18 AM IST
By, Mohali

Ludhiana: Another FIR against travel agent for fraud

Complainant Lefty Chirstian of Nakodar said he was interested to settle abroad; he came to know about the accused through an advertisement; when contacted, the accused asked him to come to the office of Global Way Immigration near Ishmeet Chowk in Model Town, Ludhiana, to fulfil some formalities, he stated

On August 12, Hardeep Singh of Dhuri of Sangrur and his wife Amandeep Kaur had climbed atop a water tank near Ishmeet Chowk, Ludhiana, accusing the same firm of duping them of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 05:54 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Mohali: Immigration firm owner among six held for visa fraud

The accused’s firm, Rudraksh Group Overseas Solutions, Phase 1, was also named in a statewide immigration fraud list recently released by Punjab Police

A team led by inspector Sukhbir Singh, SHO, Phase-1 police station, arrested the six accused from multiple locations in Mohali. (HT)
Published on Dec 06, 2024 07:42 PM IST
By, Mohali

Ludhiana: Facing 100 immigration fraud cases, travel agent booked for abduction bid

Nitish Ghai, previously booked in over 100 immigration fraud cases in 2018-2019, had reportedly struck compromises with several complainants; in November, the ED, Jalandhar zone, filed a prosecution complaint under the PMLA against Ghai, escalating his legal challenges

Nitish Ghai, a resident of Victoria Enclave, Ayali Khurd, Ludhiana, was initially arrested by the Ludhiana police in July 2018. He is currently out on bail. (Getty image)
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 06:22 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Another FIR against travel agent Ghai after ED complaint

Ludhiana’s Division Number 5 station-house officer (SHO) inspector Balwant Singh said the fresh FIR was registered under sections 61(2) (criminal conspiracy), 318(4) (cheating and dishonestly induces a person to deliver property) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and sections 10 and 24 of the Immigration Act

According to the ED, Ghai allegedly duped multiple people with false promises of overseas opportunities and used the proceeds to acquire nine properties in Ludhiana, three residential and six commercial buildings. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 27, 2024 10:34 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Act firmly in immigration fraud cases: Haryana DGP

Haryana DGP held a video conference with senior police officers, including inspectors general, police commissioners and superintendents of police, to discuss measures for controlling violent crimes and further strengthening the capacity of Haryana Police

DGP Kapur directed superintendents of police to personally monitor cases of immigration fraud, focusing on visa scams. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 09:12 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Ludhiana police register another FIR against travel agent Kapoor

The notorious travel agent, who is already facing atleast 11 FIRs for duping people on the pretext of sending them abroad, the police lodged another FIR against the accused on Tuesday.

The notorious travel agent, who is already facing atleast 11 FIRs for duping people on the pretext of sending them abroad, the police lodged another FIR against the accused on Tuesday. (HT File)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 10:05 PM IST

Ludhiana: Racket issuing fake education, work proofs for US visas busted

Ludhiana police have filed charges against seven for a racket supplying fake degrees and bank statements to US visa applicants, following a US Embassy complaint.

Red Leaf Immigration and Overseas Partner Education Consultants named in complaint. (Gurminder Singh/HT)
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:50 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Immigration frauds of over 26 lakh come to fore in Chandigarh

Despite paying the amount and waiting for almost two years, Kamalpreet said the consultancy failed to keep its promise; when she demanded a refund, the consultancy refused to return the money, dismissing her claims

In the second case, a resident of Yamuna Nagar was defrauded of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.80 lakh on the pretext of securing a spouse visa for Australia. (iStock)
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 07:58 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh police bust immigration fraud ring promising work visas

The scam came to light when Ganeshmal, a resident of Rajasthan, filed a complaint against “Global Consultant”, a visa consultancy at SCO Number 292, Sector 32-D, Chandigarh

According to police, the accused used various deceptive tactics to lure victims, posting attractive advertisements on social media platforms, promising work visas to various foreign countries. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 07:54 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Ludhiana: Brother-sister duo arrested for immigration fraud

The accused have been identified as Veenu Malhotra, 38, of Phase 1 Dugri, Ludhiana, and Amit Malhotra, 39, who run an immigration firm, Global way Immigration, near Ishmeet Chowk in Model Town

The accused brother-sister duo in the police custody in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:36 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Chandigarh Police arrest key suspect in 1.6-cr immigration fraud

Ravinder, the proprietor of BB Council, an immigration consultancy that operated from Sector 17, Chandigarh, was arrested while driving a white Mahindra Scorpio

The accused, Ravinder Singh Brar, a 26-year-old Mohali resident, was apprehended following a tip-off. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 09:58 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh residents lost 16 crore to immigration frauds in first half of 2024

The figure is more than double the total amount lost to such scams in the entire 2023, which stood at ₹7.7 crore, highlighting the growing menace of immigration fraud in Chandigarh

In 2024, 42 firms in Chandigarh were identified as being involved in immigration fraud, with the majority located in Sectors 8, 17, 34, and 40. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST
ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Seven lose 65 lakh in immigration frauds in Chandigarh

One of the complainants was cheated ₹31.8 lakh by a Chnadiagrh-based firm on the pretext of facilitating his brother’s immigration

Seven people lodged police complaints after falling prey to immigration frauds. (HT File)
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 05:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Duo hoping to travel abroad duped of 16 lakh

In the first case, the victim, Jitendra Kumar, a resident of Uttarakhand, alleged that Vikas Sharma, the owner of Immigration Solution, located in Sector 17-C, along with his associates, defrauded him of ₹9.2 lakh

The second case was registered on the complaint of Devender Kumar, a resident of Panipat. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:48 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Immigration fraud accused let off for ‘snack & beer’ break, ASI held

Responsible for producing the accused, Devinder Singh Gill, in court, ASI Jasbir Singh allowed him to leave for lunch along with another person

As soon as the matter came to light, Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur immediately ordered registration of an FIR and arrest of the accused ASI. (Getty Images)
Updated on May 01, 2024 08:08 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

VB nabs Mohali ASI for taking 25k bribe

The accused was identified as ASI Jasbir Singh deployed at Phase-11 police station. He was arrested following the complaint of Himanshu of Mohali who alleged that the ASI sought ₹50,000 from him for not pursuing multiple immigration fraud complaints against Gurinder Singh Bath, who runs an immigration company here.

The Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Friday arrested an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) deployed with the Mohali Police for allegedly accepting <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25,000 for not registering immigration fraud cases against a local resident. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 08:12 AM IST
By, Mohali

Six booked in 35 lakh immigration fraud

The accused have been identified as Raj Kumar, Charanjeet, Ali Khwaja, Satnam, Baljeet Kaur and Abbas Rashid, all agents

‘TORTURED, DRUGGED’: Mukesh (left) and Sunny returned to their home in Karnal from Russia on March 28. The duo wanted to go to Germany but were allegedly sent to Moscow. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 06:56 AM IST
By, Karnal

Haryana to enact law to regulate immigration agents: Home minister Anil Vij

Haryana Registration and Regulation of the Travel Agencies Bill — will help control travel agents who fraudulently promise to send people abroad

Home minister Anil Vij said Haryana to enact law to regulate immigration agents. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 08:42 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Gang links of some students with fake papers worry Canada

The investigation into the use of fraudulent documents to procure study permits for Canada was precipitated by Canadian law enforcement being increasingly concerned that some who ostensibly came for higher studies were involved in gang activity

The investigation into the use of fraudulent documents to procure study permits for Canada was precipitated by Canadian law enforcement being increasingly concerned that some who ostensibly came for higher studies were involved in gang activity
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 01:01 AM IST

Immigration frauds: Ambala SIT recovers 1.93 crore in four months

IG Kabiraj said the said recovery was made between April 17 and July 21 during which a total of 220 accused were arrested with the registration of 331 criminal cases

As per the arrest break-up, maximum 102 accused were held in Ambala, followed by 37 in Kurukshetra, 31 in Karnal and rest in others districts.
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 01:28 AM IST
ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

Crackdown: SIT nabs 22 for immigration fraud in 30 days in Haryana

Haryana's immigration fraud helpline has received over 220 calls a month after its launch. A special investigation team has been formed to probe cases.

The helpline was started on April 21, a week after home minister Anil Vij ordered the formation of the SIT on April 13 that also includes Ambala SP Jashandeep Singh Randhawa and Kaithal SP Abhishek Jorwal.
Updated on May 25, 2023 12:30 AM IST
ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

UK gurdwara issues scam warning after Indians duped with fake job offers

The Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend posted a copy of the scam advertisement with the words “Scam Alert” on its website and social media platforms, warning its promise of “Ticket Free, Visa Free, Food Free Job Alert” was fake

A gurdwara in the south-east England county of Kent has posted a scam alert warning on its website after it discovered that fraudsters had been impersonating the Sikh temple with fake job and visa offers for Indians. (Image for representational purpose)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 01:03 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India, London

Sri Lankan swaps boarding pass with German, officials in UK catch him

Two men have been arrested for an alleged immigration fraud at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. One had swapped boarding passes with a German passport holder to get on a flight to the UK, where he was later caught and deported back to India. Both have been charged with criminal conspiracy, impersonation, cheating and forgery.

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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 01:04 AM IST

90 more students, mostly from India, held from fake US university

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has so far arrested more than 250 students, who were lured to enroll in the now-closed University of Farmington in the Detroit metropolitan area by the Department of Homeland Security.

Federal law enforcement agencies have arrested 90 foreign students, mostly from India, enrolled in a fake university established by the US government to check immigration fraud, a media report has said.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Nov 28, 2019 08:30 AM IST
Washington | ByPress Trust of India

Immigration fraud: 3,500 travel agents booked in four years in Doaba

As per a record, police receive around 10 complaints of cheating and immigration frauds everyday in Doaba, which speaks about the people’s unquenchable desire to get an NRI tag.

HT Image
Published on Oct 26, 2019 10:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Jalandhar

Admissions in US varsities: Here are some factors Indian students have been urged to take into account before applying

Admissions in US varsities: Students from India are advised to “exercise their due diligence” before seeking admission into American universities, the Indian Embassy here has said, months after over 100 Indians landed in trouble for enroling at a fake educational institution set up by US authorities to expose immigration fraud.

Admissions in US varsities: In the unusual advisory, Indian students are advised to take into account several factors, in particular three questions.(Shutterstock.com)
Published on Apr 11, 2019 02:52 PM IST
PTI, Washington | By

70-year-old Indian-origin man admits to run multi-million dollar immigration fraud

Hardev Panesar admitted to the crimes in the San Diego Federal Court on Thursday and agreed to pay back $2.5 million to the victims, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

70-year-old Indian-origin man admits to run multi-million dollar immigration fraud.(BLOOMBERG NEWS)
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 05:48 PM IST
New York | ByIndo Asian News Service

Many Indian students at fake US univ head home, others tagged with monitors

The fake university was run by undercover US agents to expose immigration fraud.

Most of them were students were already in the US and had completed their studies and enrolled at Farmington to extend their stay while they looked for a job.(AP FILE)
Updated on Feb 04, 2019 10:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Washington | ByYashwant Raj
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