Sangrur, Feb. 15 -- A 27-year-old farmer from Batuha village in Sangrur district has accused a travel agent of duping him of Rs.27.5 lakh under the pretence of securing a three-year work permit for England.

Harwinder Singh, the complainant, said that he and his wife paid Rs.27.5 lakh to Paramjit Kaur on recommendations from relatives who had previously used her services for sending their children abroad.

"Kaur assured us that we would receive our work permits within a specific time frame. However, after giving various excuses and demanding more time she has now left the country leaving us stranded after two years of delays and false promises," Singh said, adding that 10 other individuals had also been cheated by the same agent.

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