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Court pulls up UT Police in immigration fraud case: ‘Instead of filing untrace report, arrest warrants could have been taken’

The court of Sachin Yadav, CJM, has rejected the untraced report and directed the police to conduct further investigation and submit the final report at the earliest.

2 min readChandigarhNov 14, 2025 12:14 AM IST

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"Prima facie, a fraud has been committed by the accused with the complainant on the pretext of sending him abroad," said the court.

The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) has pulled up the Chandigarh Police for filing an untraced report in a Rs 60,000 immigration fraud case, observing that “instead of filing an untrace report, arrest warrants against the accused could have been taken”.

The court of Sachin Yadav, CJM, has rejected the untraced report and directed the police to conduct further investigation and submit the final report at the earliest.

As per the case, an FIR was registered on the complaint of Madan Kumar, who alleged that Jaswinder Singh, an agent of Havens Immigration Consultancy in Chandigarh, had taken Rs 60,000 from him on the pretext of sending him to Dubai but failed to fulfil the promise. Kumar had sought legal action against the accused as he allegedly neither sent him abroad nor returned the money.

During the recent hearing, complainant Madan Kumar appeared in person and expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation. He told the court that despite his repeated complaints, the police failed to take effective action or trace the accused.

The investigating officer in his report stated that several raids were conducted to trace Jaswinder Singh, but he was not found residing at his known address, and, therefore, an untraced report was filed before the court.

Rejecting the report, CJM Yadav noted that if the accused had absconded, the police should have sought arrest warrants rather than filing an untraced report.

The court observed that “the Investigating Officer has mentioned that the accused has escaped and he is not being found on his address. But if he has escaped, instead of filing an untrace report, arrest warrants against the accused could have been taken.”

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“Prima facie, a fraud has been committed by the accused with the complainant on the pretext of sending him abroad,” said the court.

Finding the investigation incomplete and unsatisfactory, the court ordered that the file be sent back through the SSP, Chandigarh, for immediate further investigation. The SHO concerned has been directed to submit the final investigation report as early as possible.

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula). Professional Background Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases. Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region. Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns: 1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts "12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013. "‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case. "Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification. 2. Investigative & Scams "CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus. "Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh. 3. Environment & Public Safety "Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities. "Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos. 4. Gangster Culture & Crime "City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules. "Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26. Signature Style Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More

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