Ambala, November 12 (R. Singh):-Under the directions of Ambala Superintendent of Police Ajit Singh Shekhawat (IPS), Ambala Police is continuing strict action against those cheating people under the pretext of sending them abroad. From January 1 to October 31, 2026, the police exposed the involvement of 218 accused in 97 cases and arrested 173 of them. Meanwhile, challans have been presented before the Hon’ble Court in a total of 106 cases registered during the previous year and 2026.
According to information released by the police, Ambala District Police is continuously taking strict action against fraudulent activities in which people are cheated out of their hard-earned money through promises of foreign travel, overseas jobs and a better future. Under the leadership of SP Shekhawat, special emphasis is being laid on identifying and arresting accused persons in such cases, recovering the defrauded money and resolving complaints promptly.
According to Ambala Police data, a total of 97 human trafficking cases were registered between January 1 and October 31, 2026. A total of 218 accused were found to be involved in these cases, of whom 173 have been arrested. Action against the remaining accused is underway as per the rules. In addition, challans have been presented before the Hon’ble Court in a total of 106 cases registered during the previous year and 2026 to advance the judicial proceedings against the accused.
According to the police, acting promptly on complaints related to human trafficking, Ambala Police received a total of 538 complaints in 2026. Of these, 394 complaints have been resolved, and a total of ₹39,81,07,048 (approximately ₹39.81 crore) has been returned to the complainants.
Of the complaints received, cases were registered on the basis of 97 complaints, while investigations are underway in 47 cases. The police are taking action on the remaining complaints in accordance with the law and making efforts to provide relief to the victims.
A total amount of ₹5,99,14,650 (approximately ₹5.99 crore) has so far been recovered in the 97 cases registered in connection with cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad. The police are continuously making efforts to recover the remaining amount. Investigations are underway in several cases. Necessary legal action is being taken to arrest more accused, examine their roles and recover the defrauded money.
Ambala Superintendent of Police Ajit Singh Shekhawat (IPS) made it clear that those who cheat the public by promising foreign travel, employment or permanent residence abroad would not be spared under any circumstances. He appealed to the public to thoroughly verify the credibility, registration, relevant permissions and documents of any agent or consultant before investing money to travel or obtain employment abroad. He also advised people not to make hasty financial transactions after being lured by attractive advertisements, claims on social media or offers made in the name of sending people abroad.
