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Crime
Ludhiana Man Swallows Poison After Rs 18 Lakh Fraud Over Overseas Job Offer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 08 Jul 2026, 12:16 PM
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A man in Ludhiana allegedly consumed poison after being defrauded of Rs 18 lakh by an individual promising overseas employment. The incident highlights a growing trend of emigration fraud.
A serious case of financial fraud has emerged in Ludhiana, Punjab, where a man reportedly ingested poison after falling victim to a scam involving overseas job offers. The victim was allegedly promised employment abroad in exchange for a substantial sum of money.
Sources indicate that the accused had promised to facilitate the victim's emigration, collecting approximately Rs 18 lakh. However, the promised overseas placement never materialized, leading to the severe financial loss and subsequent desperate act by the victim.
This incident underscores the risks associated with fraudulent schemes targeting individuals seeking better employment opportunities abroad. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter thoroughly to apprehend those responsible and prevent further such occurrences.
Sources indicate that the accused had promised to facilitate the victim's emigration, collecting approximately Rs 18 lakh. However, the promised overseas placement never materialized, leading to the severe financial loss and subsequent desperate act by the victim.
This incident underscores the risks associated with fraudulent schemes targeting individuals seeking better employment opportunities abroad. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter thoroughly to apprehend those responsible and prevent further such occurrences.