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4d ago

Key Middleman Arrested in Punjab for Role in Fake UK Visa Network

Amit Bhardwaj, apprehended after years of evasion, confessed to facilitating illegal migration for a ₹2 lakh commission as part of a ₹12 lakh scheme.

Officials say during questioning, accused confessed to his involvement in the case. He disclosed that he is a graduate with a diploma in multimedia programming but turned to illegal visa facilitation after facing financial hardship, according to police. (File)
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Overview

  • The Delhi Police arrested Amit Bhardwaj, a 35-year-old travel agent from Punjab, for his involvement in a 2022 fake UK visa case.
  • The case began when a Hisar resident, Anil, was intercepted at IGI Airport with a forged UK visa while attempting to travel to Sharjah, UAE.
  • Anil paid ₹12 lakh to Bhardwaj and his associates for a promised UK journey and job opportunity, but his plans were thwarted during immigration checks.
  • Bhardwaj, who had been evading arrest and faced non-bailable warrant proceedings, was apprehended in Punjab following a police tip-off.
  • Ongoing investigations aim to uncover additional accomplices and financial channels within the broader migration fraud network.