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Jobs abroad, free stay: How Gujarat couple scammed 29 people of Rs 1 crore

A Gujarat-based couple was arrested by Anand police for allegedly running a job scam that duped 29 people of over Rs 1 crore. The accused operated an agency named Krishna Overseas Consultancy out of Anand, using social media advertisements to attract individuals seeking employment abroad.

State

Multiple States

First reported

September 2026

Agency involved

Anand Police and a special investigation team

Arrests

Two arrested, one absconding

Victims count

29 people suspected to have been cheated

Status

Two accused arrested, search underway for the third suspect, and bank accounts under examination

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

The advertisements offered lucrative jobs, work permits, e-visas, food, and accommodation in Dubai and several European nations including Serbia, Latvia, the Czech Republic, and Armenia. Investigators stated that victims paid substantial amounts for visa processing fees before realizing they had been cheated.

Authorities formed a special investigation team following a complaint registered in September. Police raided the agency's office, seized documents, and arrested two individuals, while a third suspect remains at large as the investigation continues into the financial transactions.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the specific legal charges or sections under which the case was registered.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Two of the accused have been arrested, while a third suspect remains absconding as police examine bank accounts and search for additional victims.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

29 individuals from India who were seeking employment and settlement opportunities abroad.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

September 10, 2026A complaint was registered by a resident of Petlad, triggering a police investigation.

September 11, 2026Ankitaben Hardik Shah was arrested by the police.

September 12, 2026Hardik Hasmukhbhai Shah was arrested by the police.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The accused posted attractive advertisements on social media platforms promoting employment opportunities abroad.
The agency promised well-paying jobs, work permits, accommodation, and food in countries like Dubai, Serbia, Latvia, the Czech Republic, and Armenia.
Interested applicants, hoping to settle abroad, contacted the consultancy and paid lakhs of rupees towards visa processing fees.
The accused provided applicants with fake e-visas to build trust.
When travel time arrived, victims discovered that the companies listed on their work permits and e-visas did not exist and their money was not refunded.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

indiatoday.inOriginal report India TodayOpens via Google News Fake Jobs, Fake E-Visas: Gujarat Couple Held In ₹1.06 Crore Scam, 29 Cheated - Vibes Of IndiaVibes Of India · 14 Sept 2026

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