PHAGWARA: The Phagwara Police have registered a case under Sections 420, 406 IPC following allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust involving ₹10 lakh in connection with a promised foreign travel arrangement to Italy.
Phagwara SP Madhvi Sharma while confirming it said, the complaint was filed by Tarseem Lal, resident of Village Nangal Majha nearr Phagwara, who alleged that he was deceived by an overseas travel agent who failed to fulfill a written commitment.
According to the complaint, Tarseem Lal had earlier approached the police with a grievance regarding sending his relative, Kamal Tura, abroad to Italy. The matter was reportedly discussed before the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Phagwara, where a compromise was facilitated between the parties through village dignitaries. As per the written undertaking dated June 25, 2025, the accused had assured that if Kamal Tura was not sent to Italy by August 25, 2025, the amount of ₹10 lakh received for the purpose would be returned by August 26, 2025. A copy of the written agreement was attached to the complaint.
However, when the agreed deadline passed without the travel arrangement being completed, village representatives, including a former sarpanch and the local numberdar, reportedly contacted the travel agent, Gurjit Singh, resident of Village Chhoti Lakhowal Khurd, Machhiwara, under Commissionerate Ludhiana. He was reminded of the written promise to either send Kamal Tura abroad or refund the amount.
The complainant alleged that the accused failed to honor the commitment and instead claimed that the payment had already been made to Kamal Tura. Tarseem Lal further alleged that Kamal Tura, along with his in-laws and the agent Gurjit Singh—who is stated to be related to Kamal Tura’s wife’s family—had acted in collusion, thereby misappropriating the funds.
Claiming that the accused persons had backed out of their written promise and had fraudulently retained the money, the complainant sought legal action and recovery of his ₹10 lakh. Following preliminary verification of the allegations, police registered a formal case under relevant sections pertaining to cheating and breach of trust.
SP Madhvi stated that further investigation is underway to examine financial transactions, verify documentary evidence, and determine individual roles in the alleged fraud. Police have assured that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.