Archive · 19 May 2025
Couple Lose Rs 9 Lakh in Haj Pilgrimage Scam
A man in India reported that he was tricked by two travel agents.
He wanted them to arrange a trip to Mecca for his uncle and aunt from the US, so he gave them a large amount of money.
But the trip never happened, and the agents didn't give the money back.
The man had met the agents during his own trip to Mecca in the past, and later introduced them to his family.
The police are now investigating this case.
A man reported two travel agents for allegedly cheating him out of Rs 9 lakh.
The money was for arranging a Haj pilgrimage that never materialized.
The complainant's uncle and aunt, US citizens, were the intended beneficiaries.
The payment was made in two installments.
The police are investigating the complaint filed at Junagadh, India.
- Who
- Salman Lokhandwal filed a complaint against Altaf Munshi and Sufiyan.
- What
- Two travel agents allegedly cheated a man out of Rs 9 lakh for a Haj pilgrimage that never happened.
- When
- The event happened in 2023 and recently.
- Where
- Junagadh, India
- Why
- The accused took money but did not arrange the trip or return the funds.
- Victim
- Salman Lokhandwal
- Accused
- Altaf Munshi and Sufiyan
- Amount Cheated
- Rs 9 lakh
- Payment Methods
- Rs 5 lakh via bank transfer, Rs 4 lakh in cash
- Location of Complaint
- Junagadh, India