Daijiworld Media Network – Kaup (JD)
Kaup, Sept 16: A large-scale visa fraud has come to light after a resident of Kaup, Vasanth D Poojary (53), lodged a complaint against a Chandigarh-based consultancy firm and its representatives for allegedly cheating him and his acquaintances of Rs 63,91,824 under the pretext of providing overseas employment.
According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Surathkal resident Jobi Arangassery Devassy, introduced the complainant to M/S Advice House Experts, SCO 67, 4th Floor, Bridge Market, 17 D Sector, Chandigarh-160017, claiming that the firm arranged overseas job visas.
On April 6, 2024, when the complainant visited Chandigarh, Jobi introduced him to the firm’s representatives, including MD Vijay Inder Singh (alias Manveer), Shagun (HR Global Consultant), Raman, and Nirwair Singh. They showed him the company’s license and other details, assuring that they could provide work visas abroad.
Subsequently, the complainant arranged for two individuals, Suraj and Manish, to be sent to Azerbaijan. As per the company’s instructions, he transferred Rs 6,00,000 on July 8, 2024, and Rs 1,00,000 on July 12, 2024, through RTGS from his SBI Kapu account, totaling Rs 7,00,000.
The company later issued offer letters and air tickets for Suraj and Manish on September 22, 2024, but soon cancelled the same.
Meanwhile, through the complainant, 20 more acquaintances also sought employment abroad and collectively paid Rs 56,91,824 to the company through bank transfers and cash. However, in January 2025, when the tickets of Suraj and Manish were cancelled again, suspicion grew. Despite visiting Chandigarh nearly 14–15 times, the complainant was repeatedly assured that the jobs would materialise.
When pressed for a refund, the company’s MD allegedly issued two Kotak Mahindra Bank cheques of Rs 6,00,000 each dated July 10 and July 30, 2025. However, when presented at Axis Bank Padubidri, the cheques bounced as they belonged to a closed account. Upon questioning, the accused promised to issue fresh cheques and return the money, which never materialised.
The complainant stated that the accused deceived 22 individuals known to him, collecting a total of Rs 63,91,824 without providing jobs or refunds.
Based on the complaint, Kauo police have registered a case under Crime No 112/2025 under sections 316(2), 318(2), 318(4) read with 3(5) of the BNS.