Panipat: In Haryana’s Panipat district, a family has committed a major fraud under the pretext of sending someone abroad illegally. Azad, from the village of Adiyana, had contacted an agent to send his son Sahil to the USA. The agent, Ankush, and his family agreed to send him through the illegal “Dunki” route for a fee of 45 lakh rupees.
The remaining amount was to be paid after reaching America.
The victim stated that the first installment of 6.5 lakh rupees was paid on September 3, 2023, and another 10.5 lakh rupees on October 20, 2023. The remaining 28 lakh rupees were to be paid once Sahil reached the USA. However, the agent first sent Sahil to Kenya, then Ethiopia, and finally on November 18, 2023, he was sent back to Delhi.
Threats when money was demanded
When the victim asked for his money back, the agent promised another attempt and sent Sahil to Thailand on February 21, 2024. From there, he was sent to Malaysia and Iran before being sent back to Delhi on March 24, 2024. When the family asked for their money back, the accused threatened to kill them.
Case filed and investigation underway
The police have registered a case and forwarded it to higher authorities. Action is being taken against the accused, including Ankush, his father Praveen, and his grandfather Mahender, along with the entire family. This case also sheds light on the operations of gangs involved in illegally sending people abroad.