Gurugram Police have arrested the second accused in an alleged ₹6 lakh overseas employment fraud in which a man was reportedly deceived with fake Slovakia visa documents and false promises of being sent abroad for work. Investigators allege that the accused, along with his associate, used forged documents, video calls and fabricated visa-related claims to gain the victim’s confidence before collecting money in multiple instalments. One co-accused had already been arrested earlier, and police had recovered ₹2 lakh from him. Authorities are now questioning the second accused to uncover the full extent of the alleged racket, trace the flow of funds and identify any additional victims.
The arrested accused has been identified as Deepak Kumar, 39, a resident of Ratanthal village in Haryana’s Rewari district. According to investigators, he allegedly worked with his associate Shailesh to execute the fraud by promising overseas employment opportunities and arranging visas for Slovakia. Shailesh was arrested earlier in the investigation. Police have taken Deepak Kumar into custody for interrogation and are examining whether other individuals were involved in the operation or provided logistical support.
The case was registered at DLF Phase-29 Police Station in Gurugram following a complaint filed by a resident of Rewari. According to the complaint, the accused and their associates approached the victim with an offer to arrange employment in Slovakia and claimed they could legally secure a work visa and complete all immigration formalities. Initially, they allegedly collected ₹50,000 as processing charges, assuring the complainant that the remaining procedures would be completed within a short period.
Police said the accused subsequently presented forged visa-related documents and allegedly displayed what appeared to be a valid Slovakia visa during a video call to strengthen the victim’s confidence. Investigators believe the fabricated documents and digital communications were deliberately used to create an impression of legitimacy. Based on these representations, the complainant reportedly transferred a total of approximately ₹6 lakh in multiple instalments. Despite repeated assurances, no visa or overseas employment was ultimately provided.
When the promised travel arrangements failed to materialise and the accused allegedly continued delaying the process with various excuses, the complainant realised he had been deceived and approached the police. Acting on the complaint, investigators registered a criminal case and launched an inquiry. During the investigation, police analysed financial transactions, communication records and other technical evidence before arresting Shailesh and later tracing Deepak Kumar.
Investigators are now examining how the forged visa documents were prepared and whether specialised software, counterfeit document templates or fake identities were used during the alleged fraud. Police are also scrutinising bank accounts, mobile phones, digital payment records and electronic communications to establish the complete money trail and determine whether the proceeds were transferred to additional beneficiaries. Authorities are further investigating whether the accused targeted other job seekers using similar promises of overseas employment.
Police are also exploring the possibility that the accused were part of a larger interstate network engaged in visa and overseas recruitment fraud. Information obtained during custodial interrogation is being used to identify other suspected associates, potential hideouts and additional digital infrastructure allegedly used in the operation. Depending on the evidence collected during the investigation, more suspects and additional charges may be added to the case.
Renowned cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said fraudsters increasingly exploit the aspirations of people seeking overseas employment by using forged visas, fabricated offer letters, fake recruitment documents and convincing video presentations. He noted that forensic examination of digital devices, banking transactions, electronic communications and financial records plays a critical role in exposing such organised fraud networks. He advised job seekers to independently verify the credentials, licences and authorisation of overseas recruitment agencies through official sources before making any payment and to avoid transferring money solely on the basis of digital documents or online assurances.
Police said the investigation is continuing to identify all individuals connected with the alleged fraud, trace the remaining money trail and determine whether similar offences were committed against other victims. Officials added that appropriate legal action will be taken against any additional persons found involved during the course of the investigation.
