Police in Yamunanagar have booked two men for allegedly duping a resident of Rs 17.50 lakh on the pretext of sending his daughter to the United Kingdom for higher education, following a delay of nearly two months in securing her visa. The complainant claimed that the accused not only failed to deliver on their promise but also refused to refund the collected sum and withheld the young woman’s passport along with other crucial documents.
Deal Struck After Initial Quote of Rs 8 Lakh
The case came to light after Nisar Mohammad, a resident of Panjaura village, lodged a complaint stating that his daughter wished to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK following her graduation. In January 2026, he approached Riyasat Ali, a resident of Bhagwanpur, to explore study-abroad options. Riyasat Ali, accompanied by his associate Arun Kumar, claimed to operate an overseas education consultancy and assured the complainant that they would manage the entire application and travel process for an agreed fee of Rs 8 lakh.
Trusting their assurances, the complainant handed over his daughter’s passport and academic records to the duo. According to the complaint, the two men also obtained signatures on several blank papers and stamp papers during the paperwork formalities. The family subsequently transferred the initial sum through different payment modes, expecting the visa formalities to conclude without hindrance.
Additional Demand Pushes Total to Rs 17.50 Lakh
The process stalled soon after the initial handover of funds. The accused allegedly contacted the family again and demanded an additional payment to complete the documentation. Hoping to prevent any disruption to his daughter’s education, Mohammad paid a further Rs 9.50 lakh, taking the total money handed over to Rs 17.50 lakh.
Despite receiving the increased amount, the accused failed to secure the visa. Nearly two months passed without any visible progress on the application, prompting the family to seek updates on the status of the file and ask for a complete refund of the money paid.
Documents Withheld as Police Launch Probe
When pressed for a refund, the accused allegedly began evading the family and flatly refused to return the Rs 17.50 lakh. They also declined to return the young woman’s passport and original certificates, leaving her academic plans in limbo and causing significant financial distress to the household.
After repeated attempts to recover the funds and records failed, Mohammad approached the authorities. The Chhachhrauli police station registered an FIR against Riyasat Ali and Arun Kumar. Investigators confirmed that an inquiry is underway to trace the money trail, review the financial transactions, and verify whether the accused took any genuine steps toward submitting the visa application.
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