New Delhi, March 21 -- The Delhi Police Crime Branch has registered an FIR against several visa and passport agents, primarily operating from Punjab and Haryana, following a complaint from the US Embassy, according to an official statement. The case was filed on February 27.

In the complaint, a representative of the US Embassy in New Delhi highlighted fraudulent activities by visa agents.

The complaint stated that these agents, both known and unknown, were involved in submitting false information in US visa applications and providing fake documents to applicants. The agents allegedly attempted to deceive the US Embassy and the US government to obtain visas through fraudulent means.

The complaint further stated, "During the period from ...