The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet before the Special Court in Jalandhar, Punjab, against three immigration consultancies — Red Leaf Immigration Private Limited, Overseas Partner, and M/s Rudra Consultancy Services — for their alleged role in laundering proceeds generated through an organised US visa fraud racket, ED officials confirmed on Wednesday, 15 July. The chargesheet, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), marks a significant escalation in a probe that spans multiple accused entities and fabricated documents.

How the Fraud Was Organised

The ED launched its investigation on the basis of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) registered by the Punjab Police and Delhi Police, following complaints lodged by the US Embassy in New Delhi. The FIRs describe a well-coordinated conspiracy involving the preparation and submission of forged educational certificates, fabricated experience certificates, fake financial statements, and fraudulent proof of funds to obtain US student and visitor visas.

Red Leaf Immigration, managed by Amandeep Singh and Poonam Rani, allegedly operated a systematic fraud racket by targeting visa applicants who lacked the required academic qualifications or financial eligibility. The accused reportedly charged substantial sums from applicants to arrange forged credentials, gap cover documents, and temporary fund arrangements. The entire visa application process — including communication with foreign universities and US visa authorities — was allegedly controlled by the accused through email accounts operated by them.

Fake Funds and Fabricated Documents

Overseas Partner, operated by Ankur Kumar Kehar, allegedly conspired with Rudra Consultancy Services, operated by Nitin Vij, to arrange temporary accommodation of funds in visa applicants' bank accounts to create a false impression of financial capability. According to the investigation, 154 visa applicants were provided fabricated proof of funds through this mechanism — with approximately ₹40 lakh deposited into applicants' accounts for short durations and withdrawn immediately thereafter. The accused allegedly charged around ₹40,000 per applicant for these fraudulent fund arrangements.

A fourth entity, Infowiz Software Solution, operated by Kamaljot Kansal, allegedly prepared fabricated training, internship, and experience certificates for applicants who had never undergone any such training or employment. Seized diaries and incriminating records are said to corroborate the preparation of fake employment documents in exchange for cash.

Searches and Seizures

In February 2025, the ED conducted searches under Section 17 of the PMLA at multiple premises and lockers connected with the accused. The searches resulted in the seizure of incriminating documents, digital devices, diaries recording illegal transactions, unaccounted cash of ₹19 lakh, and one gold bar weighing nearly 1 kg.

Proceeds of Crime Quantified

The ED has quantified the total proceeds of crime at nearly ₹2.14 crore. Of this, Red Leaf Immigration allegedly generated ₹1.37 crore; Overseas Partner and Rudra Consultancy Services together generated ₹61.60 lakh; and Infowiz Software Solution generated ₹15 lakh. The case underscores the scale of organised immigration fraud targeting Indian students and professionals seeking US visas — a pattern that enforcement agencies have flagged with increasing frequency in Punjab and the wider region.