Shimla, Feb 23 (UNI) Police in Shimla claimed to have busted an emigration racket allegeldy luring the educated youth to provide jobs abroad, police said on Monday.
Superintendent of Police Garav Singh said they have arrested a key accused allegedly involved in the emigration fraud that duped a Shimla resident of Rs 25 lakh on the pretext of sending his sister to Canada.
According to official information, a case was registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, corresponding to those leading to cheating, criminal conspiracy, and intimidation of the Indian Penal Code.
The complainant alleged that the accused had fraudulently collected around Rs 25 lakh by assuring him of arranging a visa for Canada and facilitating the migration of his sister, Bhavna.
However, after receiving the money, the accused neither helped in processing the visa nor did he return the amount. Following the registration of the FIR, police launched an extensive investigation. Teams were dispatched to Punjab and Haryana to trace the accused.
Multiple raids were conducted at suspected hideouts. Officials said the accused were deliberately evading arrest by frequently changing mobile SIM cards and using WhatsApp calls to avoid detection.
After sustained technical surveillance and intelligence gathering, a special team was constituted. Acting on specific inputs, the team conducted a raid on February 22, at a flat in Shivalik City, Kharar, Chandigarh, and apprehended the prime accused, identified as Manju Kumari.
Police stated that further investigation is underway to identify other members of the racket and ascertain whether more victims were similarly cheated. The police have renewed their appeal to the public to verify credentials before engaging immigration agents.
