THE US VISA SCAM
— 23-year-old Advincent Mascarenhas from Sarzora and Gladson Souza from Panchawadi, Shiroda, filed complaints against Stanley George of Captain George Consultancy, based in New Vaddem, Vasco.
— Both victims were promised jobs in hotels or restaurants in the US but were instead illegally sent to Mexico with instructions to cross into the US.
— However, they were apprehended by US border officials and subsequently deported back to India.
— The police investigation has uncovered that Captain George Consultancy was operating without a valid license from the Protector of Emigrants
Team Goemkarponn
VASCO:
In a shocking revelation, two young men from Goa have fallen prey to a lucrative job scam orchestrated by a Vasco-based recruitment agent, leading to their deportation from the United States.
The incident has prompted the Vasco police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused.
On February 17, 23-year-old Advincent Mascarenhas from Sarzora and Gladson Souza from Panchawadi, Shiroda, filed complaints against Stanley George of Captain George Consultancy, based in New Vaddem, Vasco.
According to the complaints, both victims were promised jobs in hotels or restaurants in the US but were instead illegally sent to Mexico with instructions to cross into the US.
However, they were apprehended by US border officials and subsequently deported back to India.
The police investigation has uncovered that Captain George Consultancy was operating without a valid license from the Protector of Emigrants, Government of India, a mandatory requirement for overseas job recruitment.
Mascarenhas paid ₹8 lakh, while Souza paid ₹10.5 lakh for the false promises of employment.
The Vasco police have booked the accused under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for cheating and Sections 10 & 24 of the Emigration Act, 1983, for illegal emigration.
Lady Police Sub-Inspector Priyanka Patil is leading the investigation, supervised by Police Inspector Kapil Nayak and guided by Mormugao Deputy Superintendent of Police Gurudas Kadam.
The two Goans, who were among 116 Indians deported from US for illegal immigration, landed at Dabolim Airport Sunday afternoon.
They arrived via domestic flight to Goa from Amritsar where they underwent standard procedures and documentation checks.
Goa NRI Commissioner Narendra Sawaikar, refusing to divulge details of the deportees, cited that each country has its own immigration rules.
“Immigration rules in each country must be respected. I urge everyone to follow the correct procedures when traveling abroad,” he said.
The Commission is likely to establish contact with the two Goans for details.
Sawaikar also issued a message to all Goans looking for job opportunities abroad, particularly through agents. “Before making any decision, please verify all details carefully,” he said.
