Kerala Police Expose Kochi Immigration Scam, Report to ED

The Palarivattom police in Kerala are preparing to submit a report to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning a scam operated by a Kochi-based immigration firm. The police have stated that the ED will be informed about the cases as the accused allegedly received money in bank accounts abroad for services promised or delivered in India. This development marks a significant escalation in the investigation into the fraudulent activities of the immigration firm.

According to police sources, the firm collected substantial sums from victims seeking immigration services, with payments routed through foreign bank accounts. The involvement of overseas transactions has raised concerns about potential violations of foreign exchange laws, prompting the police to seek the ED's expertise. The exact amount involved and the number of victims are yet to be officially disclosed, but preliminary estimates suggest a multi-crore scam. The police have already registered cases against the firm's operators and are continuing their probe.

The ED's involvement is expected to broaden the scope of the investigation, potentially leading to the attachment of assets and international cooperation to trace the funds. This case highlights the growing trend of immigration frauds exploiting vulnerable individuals, and the authorities are likely to intensify scrutiny on similar firms. The report submission to the ED is anticipated in the coming days, and further arrests may follow as the investigation progresses.