Major Crackdown on Visa Fraud: 203 Arrests at Delhi Airport
In 2024, Delhi Police's IGI Airport Unit arrested 203 individuals, marking a 107% rise in visa fraud-related arrests. The crackdown dismantled illegal immigration networks, confiscating counterfeit visas. Awareness campaigns are urging travelers to verify agents and avoid fraudulent practices.

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The Delhi Police IGI Airport Unit has reported a significant increase in visa and passport fraud arrests, detaining 203 individuals in 2024, a 107% rise from the previous year.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Usha Rangnani, detailed efforts targeting illegal immigration networks, leading to the arrest of 142 agents involved in new cases and 61 following extensive investigation.
Operations dismantled two counterfeit visa factories in Delhi and Surat, confiscating sophisticated equipment and over 800 fake visas. An awareness campaign urges travelers to verify the authenticity of agents and eschew illicit channels.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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