Mohali, May 14 -- The Mohali police have registered a case against an immigration firm - Migrant Expert Solution, Sector 67 -for defrauding 23 people from Karnataka of Rs.55 lakh on the pretext of sending them abroad.

As per police, the company floated four to five other fake companies and advertised at the national level to lure people from remote areas.

Dore Nayak, one of the victims from Karnataka, in his complaint, told police that he submitted files of 23 individuals from his village to the agents. However, the agents handed over fake offer letters and visas. When the fraud came to light, the victims confronted the company. The agents initially agreed to refund money and issue cheques, but the cheques bounced.

He further alleged t...