Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated visa fraud racket that swindled 19 Nepali citizens out of nearly Rs 70 lakh by promising fake Serbian work visas, authorities revealed on August 27, 2025. The scam, orchestrated by Jayakab, 41, from Greater Noida, and Rupesh, 42, from Chhawla in southwest Delhi, targeted vulnerable job seekers with false promises of overseas employment, leaving victims stranded without funds or their passports.
The breakthrough came after a 22-year-old Nepali national lodged a complaint, detailing how he and 18 others were lured into the scam in April 2024 at Jagjeet Nagar, Seelampur. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Vikram Singh said the accused gained the victims’ trust by showcasing forged Serbian visas and job offers. The group handed over their original passports and paid Rs 70 lakh through QR code transactions, expecting to secure jobs in Serbia. However, when the victims arrived in Delhi in July to collect their visas, the accused evaded them, refused to return their documents or money, and allegedly issued threats when confronted.
Following the complaint, a case was registered on August 25 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police swiftly apprehended Jayakab in Greater Noida, recovering 13 Nepali passports and a mobile phone containing incriminating chats. Based on his disclosures, Rupesh was arrested, while the search continues for two other accomplices, Sachin and George alias Bijoj. Investigations revealed the accused deliberately targeted Nepali citizens, exploiting their aspirations for better opportunities abroad. The fraudsters used fake documents and communicated via untraceable phone numbers to avoid detection.
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Police uncovered that approximately Rs 60 lakh of the swindled money was funneled through hawala channels and deposited into bank accounts linked to the accused’s associates, including Jayakab’s wife and friends. The scam has exposed the vulnerabilities of migrant workers seeking international jobs, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to identify other potential victims and dismantle similar rackets. The recovered passports have been secured, and police are coordinating with the victims to ensure their safe return, while the investigation deepens to trace the full extent of the illicit financial network.
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