Rampur: A man from Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district has allegedly been cheated of ₹6.50 lakh on the false promise of securing a lucrative job in the United Kingdom. The victim, who works as a driver to support his family, claimed he was lured with the assurance of employment offering a monthly salary of ₹1.50 lakh to ₹2 lakh. The alleged fraud came to light after immigration checks at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport revealed that the visa and flight ticket provided to him were forged. Police have registered a criminal case against four accused and initiated an investigation.
According to the complaint, Musharraf Miyan, a resident of Bhagwant Nagar village in the Swar area of Rampur district, was approached by Vijay Kamboj, a person known to him from the same village. Vijay allegedly claimed that he could arrange a job for Musharraf in England with an attractive monthly salary and assured him that all travel and visa formalities would be completed without difficulty.
The complainant alleged that Vijay Kamboj later introduced him to Jarnail Singh, a resident of Padampur under Milak Khanam police station, along with Sandeep Kamboj alias Lovely and Vikas, a resident of Faizalpur Noorpur. The four allegedly informed him that the entire process, including visa documentation, medical examination, and travel arrangements, would cost around ₹8 lakh and persuaded him to make payments in instalments.
According to the FIR, on May 26, Musharraf transferred ₹50,000 to a bank account specified by the accused and also paid ₹1 lakh in cash. Over the following weeks, the accused allegedly demanded additional payments on the pretext of completing medical examinations, visa processing, and other formalities. Another ₹1 lakh was collected for the medical and visa process, followed by an additional ₹1 lakh on July 10. The complainant alleged that he continued making payments because the accused repeatedly assured him that his visa had been approved and that his departure date had been fixed.
The complaint states that on July 11, the accused called Musharraf to Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for his scheduled departure to the United Kingdom. Before handing over the travel documents, they allegedly collected another ₹2 lakh in cash. They then provided him with his passport, a visa, and a flight ticket, claiming that all formalities had been completed and that he was ready to board the flight.
However, during the airport verification process, immigration and airline officials allegedly found that both the visa and the flight ticket were forged. As a result, Musharraf was prevented from boarding the flight. He immediately attempted to contact the accused, but all four had allegedly switched off their mobile phones and became untraceable.
After returning to Rampur, the victim approached the police and lodged a complaint detailing the sequence of events and the payments he had made. Based on his statement, police registered an FIR against Vijay Kamboj, Jarnail Singh, Sandeep Kamboj alias Lovely, and Vikas under relevant provisions relating to cheating, forgery, and other applicable offences.
Police said the allegations are being investigated and that financial transactions, travel documents, and other evidence are being examined. Authorities are also attempting to trace the accused and verify whether similar complaints have been made against them in other cases. Further legal action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
