Delhi Police Unravel Major Fake Visa Scam: Three Arrested in Shocking Bust

of Police (ACP) Ashok Sharma. The operation culminated in a successful raid near Netaji Subhash Place in Delhi’s Pitampura, leading to the apprehension of the suspects. Investigations revealed detailed profiles of the accused and their roles within the fraudulent network. Salauddin Mansuri, an individual who dropped out of school after the 12th grade, had previously held jobs in export and insurance companies in Noida but turned to illegal activities after struggling to make a living through legitimate work. Tempted by the promise of quick profits from the alleged ringleader Md. Munna, he became a principal operative, earning a 40 percent commission. He posed as the HR Manager of a fictitious Kolkata-based business named “Saba Enterprises” and served as the main contact for victims. Authorities confiscated two Indian passports, two mobile phones, and an Aadhaar card featuring his alias from his possession. Kaushar, another dropout, had worked as a mechanic before a severe accident in 2014 limited his capacity for strenuous labor. After returning from Saudi Arabia, where he labored from 2022 to 2024, he reunited with co-accused Shahzad and joined the fraudulent scheme. His responsibilities included recruiting victims from Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh, gathering their documents, and communicating via temporary or fake SIM cards. He admitted to defrauding at least nine victims and was aware of the group’s intention to vanish after collecting the money. Police recovered two passports, three mobile phones, and several identification and debit cards from him. Mohd. Shahzad, a Class 6 dropout, had experience as a tailor and worked in a pathology lab, previously associated with firms like Sahara India. After being imprisoned in connection with a case in 2020, he was lured into the racket by the allure of easy money. His role involved attracting clients and sharing the ill-gotten gains. Authorities retrieved one passport and two mobile phones containing conversations with the fugitive mastermind. The operation's methods were described as both sophisticated and deceptive. The suspects advertised high-paying foreign job opportunities on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp Business. Interested individuals were directed to their communication channels, where they were asked to send their passports via courier. Using scanned copies of these passports, the suspects fabricated fake visa documents for countries including Russia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan by digitally adding counterfeit visa stamps. These documents were then sent to victims alongside tentatively booked or already canceled flight tickets. To further enhance the deception, fake online verification links were provided. Victims, believing in the legitimacy of the documents, transferred significant sums for visa processing and job placement. The scam was uncovered when victims realized their physical passports lacked visa stamps and that airline tickets had been automatically canceled due to non-payment. By that time, the suspects had turned off their phones and disappeared. Authorities noted that the suspects frequently changed their locations and operated under various company names across cities like Kolkata, Gorakhpur, Noida, and Patna to avoid detection. The syndicate operated in a coordinated fashion, with each member assigned specific tasks, including client acquisition, document forgery, and financial management. During the operation, police recovered five original Indian passports belonging to victims, seven mobile phones containing fake visa documents, job letters, e-tickets, cash, and multiple identification and debit cards. Some digital records related to additional potential victims are currently being verified. A case has been registered under an FIR dated April 23, 2026, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Crime Branch police station. All three suspects have been presented before a court in Rohini, and police have secured a seven-day custody remand for further interrogation. Investigations continue to identify more victims and accomplices, trace financial transactions, and apprehend the main suspect, Md. Munna, who remains at large.