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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 from Anand, utilizing social media advertisements to lure individuals with promises of high-paying jobs, work permits, food, and accommodation in European countries and Dubai.

State

Multiple States

First reported

September 2026

Agency involved

Anand Police / Special Investigation Team

Arrests

Two suspects arrested (a couple); one suspect absconding

Victim count

29 suspected victims

Status

Two accused arrested, search ongoing for a third suspect

The full story

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

Investigators stated that the accused provided victims with fake e-visas to build trust. When the victims attempted to travel, they discovered that the companies listed on their permits did not exist, and their money was not refunded. The total alleged fraud amount initially appeared to be Rs 78.80 lakh but grew to Rs 1,06,26,960 as more victim statements were recorded.

Following a complaint registered on September 10, police formed a special investigation team and raided the consultancy's office and related locations, seizing key documents. Two people were arrested in September, while a third accused remains at large as authorities continue to examine bank accounts and search for additional victims.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the exact legal sections and charges filed against the accused under the law.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Two of the accused have been arrested while a third remains absconding. Police are examining bank accounts and searching for potential additional victims.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

29 job seekers who paid lakhs of rupees hoping to secure employment and settle abroad in countries like Dubai and various European nations.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

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

September 11, 2026The first accused, a 41-year-old woman, was arrested by the police.

September 12, 2026The second accused, her 47-year-old husband, was arrested by the police.

September 13, 2026Details of the investigation and the Rs 1.06 crore fraud amount were made public by authorities.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The accused posted attractive advertisements on social media platforms offering work permits and e-visas for countries like Serbia, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Armenia, and Dubai.
The advertisements promised lucrative salaries along with free accommodation and food to attract job seekers.
Victims contacted the consultancy and paid lakhs of rupees for visa processing and related fees.
To maintain the deception, the accused handed over e-visas to the applicants to earn their trust.
When the victims prepared to travel, they found that the foreign companies named on their documents were non-existent and they were never sent abroad.

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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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