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Crime
Ludhiana: 15.60 Lakh Fraud via Fake Abroad Job Promise
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 05:39 AM
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A fraud case has been registered in Ludhiana where a victim was cheated out of Rs 15.60 lakh under the false promise of sending them abroad.
Police in Ludhiana have registered a fraud case involving a sum of Rs 15.60 lakh. The incident came to light after a victim reported that they were duped by an individual who promised to arrange their emigration to a foreign country.
According to the complaint, the accused approached the victim with the assurance of securing a job or visa for abroad. Relying on these promises, the victim handed over the substantial amount of money. However, the accused failed to deliver on the commitment and disappeared, leading to the financial loss.
The Ludhiana police have initiated an investigation into the matter. Authorities are working to trace the accused and recover the misappropriated funds. The case highlights the growing trend of job-related scams targeting individuals seeking opportunities overseas.
According to the complaint, the accused approached the victim with the assurance of securing a job or visa for abroad. Relying on these promises, the victim handed over the substantial amount of money. However, the accused failed to deliver on the commitment and disappeared, leading to the financial loss.
The Ludhiana police have initiated an investigation into the matter. Authorities are working to trace the accused and recover the misappropriated funds. The case highlights the growing trend of job-related scams targeting individuals seeking opportunities overseas.