Hyderabad police have arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with a ₹35.5 lakh job and visa fraud case linked to the United Kingdom, while his son, also allegedly involved in the scam, remains absconding. The case has exposed a carefully planned cheating operation where false promises of overseas employment were used to extract large sums of money from a city resident.
Victim Allegedly Lured With Promise of UK Job
The accused has been identified as Kodali Ravi Kumar, a resident of Sriram Nagar Colony in Turkayamjal and a salesman by profession. His son, Kodali Sri Sai, also known as Karthik, aged 26, is currently on the run and is being actively traced by investigators.
According to police officials, the complaint was filed by Anumakonda Chandrasekhar, who was allegedly approached with an offer to secure a job and a visa for his son in the United Kingdom. The accused, Ravi Kumar, reportedly used his prior workplace connection with the complainant’s mother to gain trust and initiate contact.
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False Army Connection and Foreign Business Claims Used to Build Trust
Investigators said that Ravi Kumar projected himself as well-connected and falsely claimed that his own son was serving in the Indian Army. He further misled the victim by stating that his son’s associates were engaged in hotel business operations abroad, creating an impression of strong overseas connections and credibility.
Based on these assurances, the complainant was convinced to pay approximately ₹35.5 lakh in multiple transactions, expecting his son’s job placement and visa processing to be completed smoothly. However, despite repeated assurances, no employment or visa arrangements were made, leading to suspicion and an eventual police complaint.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Ravi Kumar and his son were allegedly working in coordination to execute the fraud. Police believe that the duo systematically planned the deception and used fabricated narratives to maintain trust while collecting money from the victim.
Police Track Money Trail
Acting on credible information, police detained Ravi Kumar and began questioning him about the financial transactions and his communications with the complainant. During interrogation, he reportedly admitted his involvement in the offence, according to investigators.
Authorities have also confirmed that a case has been registered under relevant sections of cheating and criminal conspiracy. Ravi Kumar was produced before a court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody for further investigation.
The son of the accused, Kodali Sri Sai alias Karthik, is still absconding, and police teams are conducting searches at multiple locations to trace his whereabouts. Officials suspect he may have played a key role in handling communications and coordination for the fraudulent scheme.
Preliminary findings suggest that the accused duo may have misused the growing demand for overseas job opportunities to target individuals seeking employment abroad. Investigators are also examining whether more victims were similarly deceived by the same network.
Police sources indicated that financial trails and digital communications are being analyzed to determine the exact flow of money and identify whether the funds were diverted through multiple accounts to avoid detection.
Investigators Probe Possible Wider Network
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional accomplices being involved in the scam, and efforts are underway to verify whether the accused had links with any recruitment agents or intermediaries operating in similar fraud cases.
The case has raised concerns about the increasing number of overseas job frauds being reported, in which individuals are lured with promises of high-paying employment abroad in exchange for hefty payments.
Police have urged the public to verify job offers and visa-related claims through official channels before making any financial commitments, especially when dealing with private individuals or unregistered agents.
Investigations in the case remain ongoing as authorities continue efforts to apprehend the absconding accused and recover the defrauded amount.
