Bijnor residents lose lakhs in overseas job fraud cases
In the latest case, Deepak Joshi of Gauhar Ali Khan locality accused Rais Ahmed of Majhauli of cheating him of Rs 4.2 lakh on the pretext of sending him to Australia 13 years ago. In June 2026, three Sherkot youths — Lalit Kumar, Sachin Kumar and Laxman Singh Saini — allegedly lost Rs 10.07 lakh to agents promising hotel jobs in Fiji. In May, Ghasita of Jandarpur Ameesuda village accused agent Sajid of taking Rs 1 lakh to arrange a security guard’s job for his son in Jordan but cancelling the travel arrangements a day before departure. In September, three youths allegedly lost Rs 3.3 lakh to agents promising jobs in Bahrain and Qatar but were sent to Qatar on tourist visas. Police arrested the accused, Mohammad Zahid , on Oct 24. In Oct, two youths were allegedly cheated of Rs 1.2 lakh for jobs in Russia, while two others paid Rs 4.15 lakh on the promise of employment in Poland. In Chandpur, two youths allegedly lost Rs 4.2 lakh after being promised jobs in Russia on work visas but were given tourist e-visas.
Bijnor : Several Bijnor residents have allegedly lost lakhs to agents promising overseas jobs in countries including Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Russia. Kotwali in-charge Kishan Avatar confirmed registration of the case. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Meerut | Silver Rate in Meerut | Bank Holidays in Meerut | Public Holidays in Meerut | Meerut AQI | Weather in Meerut | Petrol Price in Meerut | Diesel Price in Meerut | CNG Price in Meerut | LPG Price in Meerut Stay updated with the latest Meerut news.
Bijnor SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi said, “Strict action is being taken against those involved. Victims were reportedly given fake work permits, forged appointment letters or tourist visas. Some discovered the fraud only after reaching foreign destinations. Ahmed allegedly neither arranged his travel nor returned the money and threatened him when he demanded a refund. They discovered the fake work permits and travel documents after reaching Thailand. In another case, Shivam Kumar, who was promised a carpenter’s job in Dubai, was made to do loading and unloading work after reaching there. Those found guilty will not be spared. People should verify the credentials of agents and recruitment agencies before making payments or handing over their documents. Download the TOI App.