Jammu, Jan. 29 -- Special crime wing of the Crime Branch Jammu, on Wednesday, registered a formal case in connection with an alleged overseas employment fraud involving false assurances of arranging a work visa and employment in Russia, said officials. A written complaint was lodged by a complainant with the crime branch alleging that accused Vishal Singh alias Vishal Manhas of Suryavanshi Nagar in Muthi fraudulently and dishonestly induced him on the false pretext of arranging a work visa and employment in Russia, thereby inducing the complainant to part with a substantial amount of money. Relying upon the assurances and promises of the accused, the complainant paid over Rs 10 lakh to the accused. "During verification, it was established that an amount of Rs 7,86,500 was transferred into the personal bank account of the accused and Rs 49,999 was paid to Maarg Group Agency, Mohali, in Chandigarh while the remaining amount was paid in cash to the accused," said an official spokesperson. Further, it was alleged that the accused was not holding any valid authorisation or license for overseas employment. Contrary to his assurances, the accused arranged only a tourist e-visa and sent the complainant first to Dubai and thereafter to Russia, where the complainant stayed for about two months during 2025. htc...