Gurgaon Court Orders FIR in ₹23 Lakh Visa Fraud Case
Gurgaon court orders FIR in ₹23 lakh visa fraud case after police refusal
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A Gurgaon court has ordered police to register a First Information Report (FIR) in a ₹23 lakh (approximately $27,600 USD) visa fraud case after police initially refused, citing it as a financial dispute. The complainant alleges he was cheated by an individual promising a Canadian visa and job in exchange for money.
- 01Gurgaon court mandates police to register FIR in visa fraud case.
- 02Complainant alleges he paid ₹23.5 lakh for a promised Canadian visa.
- 03Police initially refused to register FIR, calling it a financial dispute.
- 04Court emphasizes the need for investigation into the allegations.
- 05Judicial magistrate allows examination of financial records and communications.
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A local court in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, has directed the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) regarding a visa fraud case involving ₹23 lakh (approximately $27,600 USD). The complaint was filed by Himmat, who claimed he was promised a Canadian visa and job for a payment of ₹23.5 lakh. After transferring ₹23.45 lakh to the accused's account at Punjab National Bank and paying an additional ₹5,000 in cash, Himmat alleged that he received only ₹6 lakh back in two installments before the accused ceased all communication. Initially, the police refused to register the FIR, categorizing the issue as a financial dispute related to an investment in a liquor business in Rajasthan. However, judicial magistrate Uditi Mittal ruled that the allegations represented cognizable offences, necessitating a police investigation. The court noted that the case involved significant financial transactions and inter-state elements, allowing for further inquiry into bank records and communications. The investigating officer has been authorized to include additional suspects if necessary.
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The court's decision to order an FIR may encourage other victims of similar frauds to come forward and seek justice.
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