Gujarat: Man promised Canadian visa, duped of Rs 12.5 lakh

A complaint of cheating was lodged with the Vastrapur police station on Sunday after a man was duped of Rs 12.5 lakh by three accused on the pretext of providing work permit visa for Canada.

The complaint was lodged by victim Vimal Patel, a businessman and resident of Vastrapur area. He stated in his complaint that in 2018, he had gone to his sister's house in Uttar Pradesh. During his visit, he came in contact with a father and son duo, Anil and Gaurav, who lived on rent at his sister's house. At that time, Patel was facing a financial crisis and was trying to find opportunities abroad.

He found out that the duo was into providing work permit visas and contacted them. The two accused agreed to provide the visa to Patel and took documents from him. Later, they took him to a person named Ujjawal, saying that he would clear the file.

After the procedure, Patel returned to Ahmedabad and used to transfer money to the duo for filing charges and other processes. A total of Rs 12.5 lakh was given to the accused for securing a work visa.

A week back, when Patel didn't get the visa, he asked the accused to return his money. When the accused refused, Patel lodged a complaint with the Vastrapur police station. Further investigation in the matter is on.