Jalandhar Enforcement Department (ED) has raided big immigration companies in Ludhiana and Chandigarh. During the action, the ED team has seized objectionable documents, digital devices and 19 lakh cash.
ED team is checking Red Leaf Immigration Private Limited, Overseas Partner Education Consultants and Infovis Software Solutions and five commercial and residential properties related to them.
Delhi Police FIR made the basis
ED has taken this action on the basis of FIRs lodged by Punjab Police and Delhi Police. Foreign Criminal Investigation Office, US Embassy, New Delhi had lodged a complaint about these companies. It was said in the complaint that visa consultants are cheating M/s Red Leaf Immigration Private Limited, M/s Overseas Partner Education Consultants and others.
Fraud in educational and experience certificates
ED investigation has revealed that these companies have forged educational and experience certificates of ineligible visa applicants who wish to study and work in the United States.
Money shown in bank account for VISA application
Funds were transferred to the accounts of visa applicants to show minimum amount in accounts for visa application in lieu of false commission/fees. Falsely helped visa applicants in showing eligibility for United States visa by manipulating facts and circumstances.
Investment in property with defrauded money
Large amounts have been collected from visa applicants through such criminal activities. Invested in real estate with ill-gotten money. Some money has been deposited in different bank accounts.
