Immigration Fraud Unveiled: Promised Dreams Turn into Nightmare

An immigration consultant, Dharminder Sharma, was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly defrauding a woman of approximately Rs 1.83 crore. He falsely promised immigration to Canada via a business investment scheme. Instead of investing, he siphoned off the money through fraudulent means.

Delhi Police have apprehended Dharminder Sharma, an immigration consultant, accused of defrauding a woman of approximately Rs 1.83 crore under the pretense of securing her Canadian immigration through a purported business investment program, according to an official statement on Sunday.

Sharma, who claimed to be an expert in Canadian immigration and overseas investment programs, allegedly convinced the complainant to invest CAD 2,50,000 in a fictitious business scheme and took an additional CAD 45,000 as professional fees. The funds were reportedly siphoned off into foreign accounts instead of being invested as promised.

Despite repeated rejections of the complainant's visa by Canadian authorities, Sharma continued to deceive her with false reassurances. During the investigation, police seized a laptop containing critical digital evidence linked to the case, highlighting widespread fraudulent activities orchestrated by Sharma, who projected himself as a legitimate consultant.