Delhi Police bust interstate fake visa, overseas job racket; three held
Delhi Police busted an interstate fake visa and overseas job racket and arrested three accused linked to a fictitious firm, Saba Enterprises. The group allegedly forged visas and tickets to dupe job seekers for jobs in Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan, with operations spanning multiple cities before being caught near Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura.
Why It Matters
The case highlights risks facing job seekers from fraudulent overseas employment schemes and shows swift law enforcement action against cross-state criminal networks.
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Evidence seized and custody granted; investigation ongoing
Five original passports, seven mobile phones containing fake visa data, job letters and e-tickets, cash, and multiple identifications and debit cards, including an Aadhaar card in a fake name, were recovered. The accused were produced before a Rohini court, which granted police custody for further interrogation. Police stated that further investigation is underway to identify more victims, trace financial transactions, and apprehend the mastermind, who remains absconding.
Fraud method: forged visas, fake stamps, and deceptive tickets
Victims were persuaded to send their passports, which were scanned to create forged visas bearing fake stamps. The group also shared fabricated verification links and tentative or cancelled air tickets to make the documents appear genuine. Victims realized the fraud when no visa stamps appeared on their passports and the tickets were invalid.
Syndicate operated through fictitious firm and impersonation
The accused allegedly ran the racket through a fictitious recruitment firm, Saba Enterprises, with Mansuri posing as an HR manager to lure victims into the scheme.
Accused identified as part of the syndicate
Police said the three individuals were part of the syndicate operating through a fictitious firm named Saba Enterprises. Mansuri allegedly impersonated an HR manager under a fake identity to gain the trust of victims.
Raid near Netaji Subhash Place leads to arrest of three suspects
A coordinated raid conducted near Netaji Subhash Place in Pitampura resulted in the arrest of three accused, identified as Salauddin Mansuri alias Haider Khan, Md Shahzad, and Kaushar. The operation was carried out by Delhi Police following specific intelligence about a fake visa racket targeting job seekers.