A major fraud case has come to light in Ambala city where a brother and sister were allegedly cheated of nearly ₹30 lakh by a travel and visa consultancy firm that promised them jobs in Australia. The scam was exposed when fake visa and counterfeit travel tickets were discovered during verification at Delhi Airport, revealing a well-planned overseas employment fraud.
According to information, Ravi Kumar, a resident of Sector-5, Kurukshetra, and his sister Riya were approached by a private travel and visa consultancy named “Sun Fly Overseas” with promises of work and study visas for Australia. The siblings had been actively searching for overseas job opportunities through social media and advertisements when they came across the firm located on Jalbhera Road in Ambala city.
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Ravi Kumar stated that on February 26, 2025, both siblings visited the company office, where they were assured of job placement in Australia through a work and study visa process. The company initially demanded around ₹30 lakh, which was paid in multiple installments. The accused, allegedly led by owner Harbhajan Singh, repeatedly assured them through calls and messages that their work permit and visa approvals were in process, convincing them to continue transferring money.
The complainants alleged that after claiming all documents were ready, they were instructed to travel to Delhi Airport to catch their flight. However, during immigration and verification procedures at the airport, officials raised suspicion regarding the visa and tickets. Upon detailed scrutiny, it was revealed that the documents provided were completely fake, leaving the victims shocked and distressed.
Following the incident, Ravi Kumar filed a complaint at Ambala Sector-9 police station. Based on the complaint, police have registered a case against the company owner Harbhajan Singh, a partner, and two employees under charges of fraud and forgery, and initiated a detailed investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest that the racket had been operating for a considerable period, targeting individuals aspiring to go abroad for work. The accused allegedly used fake visas, forged offer letters, and counterfeit tickets to gain the trust of victims before extracting large sums of money. Victims reportedly realized the fraud only after reaching final verification stages.
The affected family stated that the incident has caused severe financial distress and completely shattered their dream of working abroad. They have demanded strict legal action against all accused and recovery of their money.
Locally, the case has raised serious concerns about the functioning and regulation of overseas recruitment and visa consultancy agencies. Many believe that such firms are operating without proper verification mechanisms, exploiting job seekers with false promises.
Police officials confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and efforts are being made to identify other individuals involved in the network. Authorities are also trying to determine how many people may have been similarly cheated by the same group. The case continues to draw attention in the region, highlighting growing concerns over overseas job frauds and unregulated travel agencies.
