New Delhi, June 19:
In a breakthrough, the Delhi Police have dismantled an international job fraud racket operated by Indo Kyrgyz Global Private Limited, a Delhi-based private firm accused of duping over 500 Indian citizens with false promises of employment in Kyrgyzstan. Three officials of the company have been arrested in connection with the scam, while efforts are on to locate the prime accused.
The investigation was launched following a complaint by Pankaj Kumar Verma, Managing Director of Seabair Human Resources Consultancy, who alleged that the accused firm had defrauded him of Rs 4.62 crore under the pretext of a labour supply contract. Verma claimed that Indo Kyrgyz Global had promised to facilitate work visas and contracts for nearly 500 workers, each promised a monthly salary of Rs 60,000 and employment for one year.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Aditya Gautam, Mahavir Singh, one of the directors of the company, initially approached Verma in mid-2023. To gain his trust, Singh reportedly arranged a visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he showcased what appeared to be legitimate labour operations. However, these turned out to be staged in order to mislead Verma and secure his investment.
“Based on the company’s presentations and on-ground visits, Mr. Verma transferred over Rs 4.62 crore to the firm for processing visas and employment arrangements,” said DCP Gautam. “But once the funds were received, the company’s fraudulent practices came to light.”
Though 463 visas were formally processed, only 346 workers were actually deployed to Kyrgyzstan. Many of these workers faced harsh conditions upon arrival. They were reportedly subjected to exploitative practices, including forced resignations, unpaid wages, and even physical threats. Verma took the initiative to support the stranded workers, and with his efforts, 300 individuals were eventually brought back to India.
When Verma requested refunds for the affected workers and raised concerns with the company, his appeals were ignored. Realising the scale of the fraud, he approached the Delhi Police, triggering a deeper investigation into the company’s operations.
On May 21, acting on intelligence inputs, a police team led by Inspector Ram Partap conducted a raid at the company’s office located in Mangolpuri, West Delhi. The raid resulted in the arrest of three individuals—Sahil Narwal, Director and son of Mahavir Singh; Atul Mathur, the firm’s Finance Manager; and Kamal Kumar, the HR Manager. The accused were reportedly preparing to vacate the office at the time of the raid.
During the search, police recovered incriminating documents, including job agreements and receipts valued at over Rs 1.24 crore. A forensic analysis of the company’s bank transactions revealed that the funds were transferred into both corporate and personal accounts. Preliminary questioning of the arrested individuals confirmed their involvement in a well-planned conspiracy aimed at exploiting vulnerable job seekers desperate for overseas employment.
The police have launched a manhunt for Mahavir Singh, the alleged mastermind of the operation, who is currently absconding. Investigators are also working to identify more victims and determine the full extent of the financial fraud, which is expected to exceed the currently reported Rs 4.62 crore.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have been deceived by the company or has relevant information to come forward. The Delhi Police reiterated their commitment to cracking down on international job rackets that exploit Indian citizens.
