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Court Orders FIR in Rs 23 Lakh Visa Fraud Case
1 Apr
Summary
- A court ordered police to file an FIR in a Rs 23 lakh visa fraud case.
- Police initially refused registration, citing a financial dispute, not fraud.
- The complainant alleged false promises of a Canadian visa and job.
A court in Gurgaon has directed the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) and commence an investigation into allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust, concerning a purported Rs 23 lakh visa fraud. This decision came after police initially refused to file the FIR, deeming the matter a financial dispute.
The complainant, Himmat, alleged that he was promised a Canadian visa and employment in exchange for Rs 23.5 lakh. He claims to have transferred Rs 23.45 lakh to the accused's bank account and paid an additional Rs 5,000 in cash. The accused allegedly returned Rs 6 lakh, but then stopped all contact.
Despite a written complaint submitted on January 26, 2025, police did not register an FIR, stating the complainant lacked documentary evidence and suggesting the dispute involved investment in a liquor business. However, a judicial magistrate ruled that the allegations, taken at face value, constituted cognizable offenses warranting investigation.
The court highlighted that a detailed examination of the financial transactions, bank records, and communications is necessary, which can only be conducted through a thorough police probe. The magistrate emphasized that registering an FIR is mandatory when a cognizable offense is disclosed, and a preliminary inquiry does not require a "mini-trial."
