Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kalyan Job Fraud: 130 Cheated of ₹53 Lakh with Forged South African Visas
A recruitment agency in Kalyan, Maharashtra, cheated 130 job seekers from various states in India.
The agency promised well-paying jobs in South Africa and collected money for visas and tickets.
However, the visas provided were forged, and the agency disappeared after collecting the money.
The police have registered a case and are investigating the fraud.
A Kalyan-based recruitment agency cheated 130 job seekers of ₹53 lakh.
The agency promised jobs in South Africa and collected money for visas and tickets.
The visas provided were forged, and the agency disappeared after collecting the money.
The police have registered a case and are investigating the fraud.
Victims are from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and southern states.
- Who
- 130 job seekers from various states in India
- What
- Cheated of ₹53 lakh by a fraudulent recruitment agency
- When
- Between January and May 2026
- Where
- Kalyan, Maharashtra
- Why
- To secure lucrative jobs in South Africa
Victims
Accused
Job Opportunities
Victims
Victims were promised well-paying jobs in South Africa.
Accused
The accused allegedly promised jobs to lure victims.
Payment for Services
Victims
Victims paid between ₹40,000 to ₹1 lakh for visas and tickets.
Accused
The accused collected money under the guise of visa processing and tickets.
Document Verification
Victims
Victims were given forged visas, which were later verified as fake.
Accused
The accused provided forged visas to victims.
- Number of Victims
- 130
- Total Amount Cheated
- ₹53 Lakh
- Company Name
- Al Limra International
- Location of Company
- Kalyan, Maharashtra
- Period of Fraud
- January to May 2026
- Accused Individuals
- Deepak Kumar Singh, Sonam Gupta, Dilip Kumar Singh, Saniya Parveen, Roni Singh, Ajit Singh, Ramesh Singh
- Police Station
- Mahatma Phule Police Station