In a major crackdown against unauthorized immigration activities, Mohali Police has registered 11 FIRs against illegal immigration agents and agencies operating without valid licenses. Sharing details, SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans, IPS, said the action was carried out under the supervision of DSP (Investigation) Jatinder Singh Chauhan and led by Inspector Jaskamal Singh Sekhon, Incharge, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit.
As a result of this action, 11 FIRs have been registered against such agents/agencies who were fraudulently deceiving people on the pretext of sending them abroad, said SSP Mohali by adding that during the recent investigation, several names of unauthorized immigration consultants and institutions operating without valid licenses in SAS Nagar came to light. These entities have been booked under various sections of the BNS; 316(2), 318(4), 61(2) and Section 24 of the Immigration Act.
The total fraud detected amounts to approximately Rs. 1.15 crore, involving cheating of several innocent citizens and students aspiring to go abroad. Some of the major agents/agencies found involved include Nexus Academy, VIP Road, Zirakpur (IELTS/PTE), Best Travel Agency, Royal Gateway of Migration, SCO 17, First Floor, Phase-1, Mohali, SCF 1, First Floor, Phase-5, Mohali and SCO 523-524, SAS Nagar.
SSP Hans said that the Mohali Police has reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens from fraud by registering these FIRs and initiating strict legal action. He appealed to the residents of the district to adopt only legal means for immigration and remain cautious of unauthorized agents.
He further urged the public to report any suspicious or fraudulent immigration activities to the nearest police station or on the Cyber Helpline Number 1930.