Indian-Origin Woman Arrested at Delhi Airport Over ₹60 Lakh German Residency Scam
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
Delhi Police arrested a German-citizen woman at Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly cheating a man out of ₹60 lakh by promising permanent residency in Germany. The accused, identified as Poonam Jezler, allegedly conspired with others to have the victim, Pranzal Kumar, transfer the funds into two bank accounts. Jezler also reportedly introduced the complainant to an individual named Rajat Arora, who falsely claimed to work at the German Embassy. Investigators stated that the promised residency was never arranged and the money was not returned following an FIR registered at Vasant Kunj police station. Jezler was remanded to two days of police custody as authorities seek to trace the money trail, recover electronic devices, and verify the involvement of other suspects.
Why it matters
The case highlights vulnerabilities in visa and residency assistance channels, underscoring the risks individuals face when dealing with unauthorized agents promising foreign citizenship.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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