Three Visa Scam Accused from Mumbai Booked Under KCOCA in Mangaluru
MANGALURU | July 12, 2025 – In a significant crackdown on organized visa fraud, the Mangaluru City Police have invoked the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA) against three individuals from Mumbai who allegedly cheated over 300 job seekers out of ₹4 crore by promising them overseas employment.
The accused, identified as Dishad Abdul Sattar Khan, Sahukari Kishore Kumar alias Anil Patel, and Masiullah Khan, were arrested recently after multiple complaints surfaced against their firm, Hireglow Elegant Overseas Private Limited, operating out of Bendoorwell, Mangaluru.
How the Scam Unfolded
The case came to light after a victim filed a complaint with Mangaluru East Police Station, stating that he paid the firm for an overseas job visa that never materialized. Following this, the Protector of Emigrants (PoE) from the Ministry of External Affairs, Avaneesh Shukla, filed another complaint at Barke Police Station, alleging that the firm conducted interviews without mandatory registration with the MEA.
Investigations revealed that the accused had defrauded hundreds of job aspirants, mostly targeting economically vulnerable individuals, by offering them fake promises of international employment and visas.
Organised Crime Charges Under KCOCA
Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy confirmed that the KCOCA was invoked after it was established that Dishad had been previously chargesheeted in two visa fraud cases—one in Mangaluru North Police Station in 2017, and another in Koparkhairane Police Station, Navi Mumbai in 2018.
“Dishad Abdul Sattar Khan was deemed the kingpin of this organised crime network. Sahukari and Masiullah were identified as active accomplices in the operation,” said Commissioner Reddy.
A police team from Mangaluru conducted raids on the premises of the three accused in Mumbai to gather further evidence.
Case to Move to Special KCOCA Court
Following approval from the Director General and Inspector General of Police, authorities have written to the jurisdictional court seeking transfer of the case from Mangaluru to the Special KCOCA Court in Mysuru.
Commissioner Reddy added that under KCOCA, the police would get extended time for investigation, and the accused would face stricter bail conditions. “We are sending a clear message—those involved in multiple criminal cases will not go unnoticed. Similar action will be taken against repeat offenders,” he warned.
Wider Implications for Visa Fraud Cases
This case underlines a broader concern regarding unregulated overseas job consultancies exploiting job aspirants. The invocation of KCOCA, typically reserved for serious organized crimes, signals the gravity with which Karnataka Police now views large-scale visa fraud.
The Mangaluru police's action is expected to set a precedent, particularly as overseas job scams are rising, preying on unemployed youth with promises of foreign employment in Gulf, European, and Southeast Asian countries.
Final Thoughts
The Mangaluru police’s decision to apply KCOCA in this high-profile visa fraud case shows renewed commitment to tackling white-collar organized crime. With over ₹4 crore lost by innocent job seekers, the case highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations, increased public awareness, and stronger inter-agency coordination in preventing such frauds.
As this case moves to the Special KCOCA Court in Mysuru, all eyes will be on the judiciary to deliver swift justice and send a clear deterrent message across India’s employment and immigration ecosystem.
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