Police in Himachal Pradesh have booked two individuals for allegedly defrauding a youth of Rs 20 lakhs on the pretext of arranging a student visa for overseas studies.
Key Points
- Two individuals in Bilaspur are accused of defrauding a youth of Rs 20 lakhs by promising a student visa.
- The accused allegedly used the defrauded money to purchase a vehicle instead of securing the visa.
- The victim claims the accused forged documents in his name to obtain a loan and misused his bank account.
- Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the alleged visa fraud.
Two persons have been booked for allegedly duping a youth of Rs 20 lakhs on the pretext of arranging a student visa for overseas studies, police said on Friday.
In his complaint, Nishant Thakur, a resident of Hamirpur district, alleged that two accused, Abhishek Kumar Sharma and Munish Sharma, both of Bilaspur, took Rs 20,41,364 and promised him a study visa.
Accused Allegedly Misused Funds
Instead of providing him with the study visa, he alleged that both the accused used the money to purchase a vehicle.
Victim Alleges Forgery and Financial Loss
He further alleged that the accused forged fake documents in his name to obtain a loan, and his bank account was misused, causing him significant financial loss.
Police Investigation Underway
Acting swiftly, police registered a case against the accused and initiated the investigation. Bilaspur SP Sandeep Dhawal confirmed the development and said that an investigation is underway.
