Fraudulent Scheme at Chandigarh University Dupes 39 International Students
Chandigarh: 2 Mohali private university staffers dupe foreign students of ₹24L, booked
Hindustan Times
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Two staff members at Chandigarh University in Chandigarh, India, allegedly defrauded 39 international students of ₹24 lakh (approximately $29,000 USD) by diverting tuition fees into personal accounts. The scam was uncovered after a Nepalese student reported issues with his fee status, leading to an internal investigation.
- 01Two staff members are accused of defrauding international students.
- 02A total of ₹24 lakh (about $29,000 USD) was misappropriated.
- 03The scam involved issuing forged receipts and diverting payments.
- 0439 foreign students were affected by the fraudulent scheme.
- 05A case has been registered under Indian law against the accused.
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At Chandigarh University (CU) in Chandigarh, India, two admission staff members, Danish Mahajan and Akshay Wesley, have been accused of defrauding 39 international students out of ₹24 lakh (approximately $29,000 USD) by diverting their tuition fees into personal bank accounts. The fraudulent activity came to light on February 3 when a Nepalese student reported that his fee status was marked as 'unpaid' despite having transferred ₹2.1 lakh for tuition and hostel charges. The accused allegedly instructed students to bypass official payment channels, leading to the issuance of forged receipts to cover their tracks. An internal investigation revealed that the scam involved redirecting students to third-party agents posing as consultants, creating an informal payment network that allowed for commissions to be siphoned off. Following the university's complaint, a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, addressing criminal breach of trust and cheating. Investigators are now examining bank transactions and digital evidence to trace the money trail and identify any additional individuals involved in this fraudulent scheme.
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This incident raises concerns about the safety and integrity of financial transactions for international students at Indian universities.
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