Ahmedabad | A fresh case of visa-related fraud has emerged from the city, where a consultancy firm has been accused of cheating a man of ₹4.5 lakh under the guise of securing a Europe work permit. Police have registered a case following a complaint and initiated a detailed investigation into the matter.
According to information, the case is linked to the Navrangpura area, where the complainant alleged that he was initially approached through a reference in December 2024. He was told that the consultancy could arrange a work permit for Luxembourg for his brother. Trusting these assurances, he began making payments in small instalments.
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The consultancy, identified as DAA Business Consultant Services Pvt Ltd, reportedly assured the complainant that the entire visa process would be completed within six months. Acting on this promise, the complainant transferred around ₹1 lakh in multiple instalments through bank transactions at the initial stage.
However, the complainant alleged that the firm later changed the destination country, shifting the proposal from Luxembourg to Finland, claiming that a Finnish work permit could be arranged within 60 days. During this phase, additional charges were demanded under the pretext of police clearance certificates, medical examinations, and documentation processing.
The complainant further stated that he was shown photographs of a purported Temporary Resident Card (TRC) and an offer letter to convince him that the process was genuine. Believing these documents to be authentic, he continued making further payments as instructed.
Investigating officials said that the victim eventually paid more than ₹4 lakh in total through multiple bank transfers and cash transactions. The final installment of ₹3 lakh was allegedly paid in August 2025, when the accused claimed that tickets and visa documentation were ready for processing.
Despite repeated follow-ups, neither the visa nor any travel arrangements materialised. When the complainant demanded a refund, the accused allegedly delayed the process and later returned only ₹50,000, withholding the remaining amount.
The complainant then issued a legal warning, following which the accused allegedly assured repayment of the remaining funds but failed to honour the commitment. The total alleged fraud amount stands at ₹4.5 lakh.
Police officials have confirmed that a case has been registered and investigation is underway. Initial scrutiny includes verification of bank transactions, examination of documents provided by the consultancy, and analysis of digital communication records linked to the case.
Authorities stated that such cases often involve the use of fabricated documents and coordinated communication strategies to mislead victims. Investigators are also examining whether multiple individuals were involved in handling different stages of the alleged fraud, including client communication, documentation, and fund collection.
Preliminary assessment suggests that such visa fraud operations may be part of a broader network, where different handlers operate simultaneously to avoid detection. Police are currently tracing bank accounts and digital footprints associated with the transactions.
Officials added that efforts are being made to identify other possible victims who may have been targeted using similar methods. Further action will be taken based on financial trail analysis and forensic examination of seized digital records.
Authorities have also advised citizens to exercise caution while dealing with overseas job consultancies and to verify all claims through official channels before making any payments. The investigation remains ongoing.
