Panchkula, June 10
Panchkula Police has intensified its crackdown on fake immigration agents and overseas job scam networks, achieving a 97 percent complaint disposal rate over the past 17 months while recovering crores of rupees for victims and dismantling several interstate fraud syndicates.
According to police officials, the Anti-Immigration Fraud Unit has played a key role in curbing fraudulent immigration activities by swiftly taking action against agents accused of cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad. The sustained campaign has led to the arrest of several accused and has significantly weakened fake immigration networks operating in and around Panchkula.
Inspector Yogvinder Singh, in charge of the Anti Immigration Fraud Unit, said that 239 complaints were received in 2025, averaging around 20 per month, and that all were resolved. During the first five months of 2026, 54 complaints were received, averaging about 11 complaints per month, of which 46 have already been disposed of.
Police officials said the decline in complaints indicates the positive impact of continuous enforcement action and stricter monitoring of fraudulent operators.
DCP Panchkula, Srishti Gupta, stated that the police not only focused on legal action but also worked to recover victims’ funds. During 2025, around ₹2.40 crore was returned to complainants, while another ₹1.01 crore has been recovered and returned during the first five months of 2026. In addition, police recovered approximately ₹1.76 crore in cash and 850 grams of gold jewellery from the accused in 2025, while recoveries worth ₹54.44 lakh have been made so far in 2026.
The Anti Immigration Fraud Unit registered 45 cases in 2025 and 10 cases so far in 2026. Police arrested 63 accused in 2025 and another 37 this year. Among those arrested were several habitual offenders allegedly involved in immigration fraud across multiple states. Investigators also apprehended one accused against whom 49 separate complaints had been registered.
Police investigations uncovered interstate networks operating in Delhi, Punjab, and other regions. Authorities found that many agents were allegedly operating without valid licenses and were luring people with false promises of overseas employment and immigration opportunities.
Officials said sustained raids and legal action have forced several fake immigration operators to shut down their activities or leave the area.
DCP Srishti Gupta said the campaign against illegal immigration rackets will continue and warned that strict action would be taken against anyone involved in such frauds. She also urged citizens to deal only with licensed and authorized immigration agencies and to report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
