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Barnala police turn to MEA after cracking Australian visa scam
The Times of India
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Ludhiana, Punjab, India
In Ludhiana, a local firm is under scrutiny for allegedly utilizing counterfeit bank documents to facilitate Australian study visas. This troubling situation has left many students at risk of having their visas revoked, with potential deportation on the horizon. Barnala police have escalated the matter to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) following their investigation.
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The Times of India
Saturday, July 18, 2026