5 days ago
Delhi Police Arrest Two Over Visa and Job Fraud
Police in Delhi say they uncovered a group that allegedly promised people jobs in other countries.
At least 46 people were reportedly cheated.
The accused allegedly offered visas for Israel and Iraq.
They reportedly charged different amounts for the two types of visas.
Police arrested two people, Abir Poilan and Mustakim.
Officers say they found passports, phones, computers and payment records.
They also recovered gold that they believe may have been bought with money from the alleged fraud.
Police are still checking the records and tracing the money.
Delhi Police arrested two men accused of cheating at least 46 people with promises of visas and overseas jobs.
The alleged racket operated as “Dynamic Overseas” from an office in Netaji Subhash Place, Delhi.
Police said the accused charged Rs 1.70 lakh for Israel visas and Rs 70,000 for Iraq visas.
Abir Poilan and Mustakim were arrested after a complaint was filed during a Jan Sunwai initiative on August 1.
Police recovered gold, passports, phones, computers, payment records, ATM cards and other materials allegedly linked to the scheme.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Abir Poilan and Mustakim, who are accused of operating the alleged fraud racket.
- What
- The two men allegedly cheated at least 46 people by promising Israel and Iraq visas and overseas jobs.
- Where
- The alleged racket operated from a Dynamic Overseas office in Netaji Subhash Place, Delhi.
- When
- The complaint was received on August 1 during a Jan Sunwai initiative; the arrests were reported on Thursday.
- Why
- Police allege that the accused collected money for visas and overseas employment that they promised to arrange.
Key facts
- People allegedly cheated
- At least 46
- Israel visa fee
- Rs 1.70 lakh per person
- Iraq visa fee
- Rs 70,000 per person
- Alleged business name
- Dynamic Overseas
- Arrests
- Abir Poilan and Mustakim
- Gold recovered from Poilan
- 31 grams of gold coins
- Other recoveries
- Passports, mobile phones, computers, a printer, payment documents, stamps and ATM cards
Quotes
A senior police officer
A senior officer involved in describing the alleged fraud and investigation.
“The case came to light following a complaint received during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ (grievance redressal) initiative at Subhash Place police station on August 1.”
thehansindia.com
“The accused allegedly charged Rs 1.70 lakh per person for an Israel visa and Rs 70,000 for an Iraq visa, promising employment abroad.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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