2 held by Chandigarh Police for Rs 59.92 lakh immigration fraud
They promised people Iobs in New Zealand
A police team from Sector 26 Police Station arrested the accused following an FIR — dated May 23 — registered on the complaint of Babita, on behalf of her brother, Vivek Kumar, officials said. (Source: File/ Representational) The Chandigarh Police has arrested two immigration consultants for allegedly duping a complainant and others of Rs 59.92 lakh on the pretext of arranging work permits and job placements in New Zealand, officials said on Wednesday.
Police have identified the arrested accused as Yuvraj Sobti (44) and Harneet Walia (41), both residents of Mohali.
A police team from Sector 26 Police Station arrested the accused following an FIR — dated May 23 — registered on the complaint of Babita, on behalf of her brother, Vivek Kumar, officials said.
The case was registered under BNS Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(3) and 340(2), and Section 24 of the Immigration Act.
Police said the accused were operating a firm, M/s Truway Consultancy Pvt Ltd, from MY SOHO Workspace, Timber Market, Madhya Marg, in Chandigarh.
They allegedly lured people by claiming that they would send them to New Zealand for jobs. They allegedly promised to arrange work permits, visa filing and documentation.
After collecting the amounts from the victims, police said the accused closed the office and fled. The complainant and others were allegedly duped to the tune of Rs 59,92,000.
Police also said both the arrested accused were found involved in multiple FIRs related to cheating and immigration fraud dated February 25, 2025; November 19, 2025; December 9, 2025; and May 23, 2026 — at Police Station Sector 26.
Further investigation is underway, the officials said.
Share
