Ahmedabad Visa Consultant Files Cheating Complaint Over Alleged Rs 16 Lakh Overseas Work Permit Scam
An Ahmedabad-based visa consultant has lodged a formal cheating complaint with the police, alleging a significant overseas work permit scam involving a Mumbai firm. The consultant claims the firm took Rs 16.05 lakh to process six visas but failed to deliver either the visas or a refund.
Details of the Alleged Scam
According to the complaint filed at Ghatlodia police station on Friday, the consultant, who has nearly a decade of experience in the visa advisory business, came into contact with the Mumbai firm in April 2024. He visited their office, where he was allegedly assured that the work would be completed "100% within three to four months." The firm reportedly showed him copies of visas on a laptop and shared their rates: Rs 4 lakh per person for Finland and Rs 2 lakh per person for Bosnia.
Upon returning to Ahmedabad, the consultant collected documents from six clients seeking work visas: four for Finland and two for Bosnia. These documents were sent to the company manager via WhatsApp and email in September 2024. Between October 2024 and June 2025, a total of Rs 16.05 lakh was transferred online from the complainant's bank account to the firm's bank account in instalments.
Failure to Deliver and Police Action
Despite repeated meetings and follow-ups, no visas were processed. The complaint states that "no satisfactory reply was given" by the accused, who allegedly kept making excuses, stopped answering calls, and failed to arrange the promised visas or return the money. Nearly one-and-a-half years passed with no resolution, leading to the filing of the cheating complaint on Friday.
The case highlights growing concerns over fraudulent practices in the visa and immigration sector, particularly involving overseas work permits. Authorities are investigating the matter, and further updates are expected as the police probe deepens into the allegations against the Mumbai-based firm.
