Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Delhi Police Busts Visa Forgery and Online Fraud Ring
Police in Delhi caught a group of people from Africa who were making fake visas.
They also ran online scams, tricking people into sending money.
The leader of the group, Benjamin, had been in India illegally for years.
He charged people for fake visas.
Police found forged documents and electronic equipment used in the scams.
This group was also connected to drug trafficking and other crimes, which the police are now investigating.
Delhi Police arrested four African nationals involved in visa forgery and online fraud.
The arrests are linked to a previous operation where two others were caught with cocaine.
The main accused, Nwachukwu Benjamin, had been in India illegally since 2017.
The group produced fake visas for overstaying African nationals for a fee.
The group also allegedly ran online scams, impersonating Europeans to defraud people.
- Who
- Four African nationals, including Nwachukwu Benjamin, Emmanuel Ifeanyichukwu, Paul Olisameka, and Precious Osasere.
- What
- Were arrested for running a visa and passport forgery racket and online fraud.
- When
- The arrests were made after an earlier operation on September 10, 2024.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- For operating a visa forgery network and allegedly running online scams.
- Arrested
- Four African nationals
- Main Accused
- Nwachukwu Benjamin
- Charges
- Visa forgery, online fraud
- Items Recovered
- Forged documents, electronic equipment, cash
- Visa Forgery Cost
- ₹2,000–3,000 per visa
- Alleged Crime
- Online scams, drug trafficking