SCW Crime Branch Files Charge-Sheet in an Overseas Job Visa Fraud Case

Jammu: The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Crime Branch Jammu, today  filed a charge-sheet against Vishal Singh alias Vishal Manhas, son of Kuldeep Singh, resident of Suryavanshi Nagar, Muthi, Jammu, in FIR No. 05/2026 registered under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) before the Hon’ble Municipal Mobile Magistrate, Jammu. The case originated from a complaint, alleging that the accused induced the complainant to pay ₹10.05 lakh on the false promise of arranging a work visa and employment in Russia. The complainant stated that the accused, despite lacking any authorization or licence for overseas recruitment, falsely represented himself as capable of securing overseas employment. Investigation revealed that instead of arranging a work visa, the accused procured only a tourist e-visa and sent the complainant to Dubai and subsequently to Russia, where he remained for nearly two months without any employment. The accused allegedly neither fulfilled his promise nor refunded the money and also threatened the complainant when repayment was demanded. During investigation, documentary evidence, bank records, witness statements and financial transaction details were collected. The investigation established that ₹6.84 lakh was transferred directly from the complainant’s bank account to the accounts of the accused, while ₹49,999 was transferred to a Mohali-based visa agency on the accused’s instructions. The remaining amount was allegedly paid in cash. Analysis of the accused’s bank accounts revealed that the funds received from the complainant were largely utilised for his personal expenses through cash withdrawals and UPI transactions, contradicting his claim that the money had been paid for arranging overseas employment. The accused, who is presently on bail, was subjected to all legal formalities, including collection and uploading of digital fingerprints on the NAFIS portal. On the basis of oral, documentary and electronic evidence collected during investigation, the offence under Section 318(4) BNS was found proved against the accused. Accordingly, the charge-sheet has been presented before the competent court for judicial determination. The investigation of the case was conducted by DySP Deepak Jasrotia of the Special Crime Wing, Crime Branch Jammu under direct supervision of SSP SCW Crime Branch , Jammu.