The Mangaluru City Police have launched proceedings under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA) against principals of Hireglow Elegant Overseas International Pvt Ltd, accused of duping over 300 job-seekers across South India of roughly ₹4–4.5 crore via false promises of overseas visas.
Three Arrested, Network Under Scrutiny
City Crime Branch officials, led by Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, have arrested Masiulla Atiulla Khan (Mumbai), Dil Shaad Abdul Sathar Khan (Navi Mumbai), and Sahukari Kishore Kumar aka Anil Patel (Thane)for running the fraudulent visa firm from Bendoorwell, Mangaluru. The accused allegedly collected substantial sums from hopeful applicants without delivering visas or employment, prompting multiple FIRs registered in Mangaluru North and Navi Mumbai.
With at least two separate cases against them, the police have petitioned courts to apply KCOCA, enabling enhanced investigative powers and stricter bail conditions for the accused. Authorities suspect deeper operational links stretching across Maharashtra and South India, dealing with a syndicate network exploiting vulnerable migrant workers.
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Victims Demand Broader Action
Complaints from job aspirants range from ₹1.3 lakh to ₹5 lakh per person, with some victims losing as much as ₹16 lakh in similar schemes. In May, Mangaluru police had arrested Khan for orchestrating another scam worth ₹1.8 crore. The wings behind the operation reportedly included unlicensed agencies like Z‑Zone Consultancy and The Legend‑IELTS, which collected money for fake placements in countries such as Dubai, Europe, and Australia.
Victims are now urging a high-level probe and faster legal proceedings. Multiple FIRs have been logged under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and KCOCA charges could mark a turning point, sending a stern message to syndicates profiting from the dreams of migrants.