New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- A visa fraud targeting Nepali nationals was busted by the Delhi Police Crime Branch, which arrested two key members for allegedly duping 19 victims of nearly '70 lakh. The gang promised work visas to Serbia and in exchange for money from the victims, eventually stranding them in Delhi.

The two arrested accused were identified as Jayakab, 41, and Rupesh, 42. Police also recovered 13 original Nepali passports and incriminating digital evidence. Two other associates, Sachin and George alias Bijoj, are absconding.

According to a police press release, a complaint was lodged on August 22 by Sujan Khadka, a 22-year-old Nepali national, who said he and 18 other Nepali citizens had been cheated by a man named Jayakab. Khadka ...