Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint before the Special Court (PMLA) in Jalandhar in connection with an alleged organised visa fraud and money laundering case that originated from complaints lodged by the United States Embassy in New Delhi, officials said on Wednesday.
The complaint, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), names Red Leaf Immigration Pvt. Ltd., Amandeep Singh, Poonam Rani, Ankur Kumar Kehar, Nitin Vij, Kamaljot Kansal, Overseas Partner, and Rudra Consultancy Services as accused in the case.
As per the central agency, the investigation was initiated after multiple FIRs were registered by the Punjab Police and the Delhi Police on complaints received from the US Embassy. The FIRs relate to an alleged conspiracy involving forged educational certificates, fabricated work experience records, fake financial statements and fraudulent proof of funds used for obtaining student and visitor visas to the United States.
The agency alleged that Red Leaf Immigration Pvt. Ltd., operated by Amandeep Singh and Poonam Rani, targeted visa aspirants who did not meet the prescribed academic or financial eligibility criteria. Applicants were allegedly offered forged educational documents, fabricated work experience certificates, gap-cover records and temporary financial arrangements to facilitate their visa applications.
Investigators further alleged that the accused managed the entire visa application process, including communication with foreign universities and visa authorities, through email accounts they controlled.
The financial investigation also pointed to the role of Overseas Partner, allegedly operated by Ankur Kumar Kehar, and Rudra Consultancy Services, allegedly operated by Nitin Vij.
According to the ED, the firms temporarily deposited money into visa applicants’ bank accounts to create a false impression of financial capability. The agency claimed that around 154 visa applicants were provided fabricated proof of funds through deposits of nearly ₹40 lakh, which were allegedly withdrawn soon afterwards. Investigators further alleged that about ₹40,000 was collected from each applicant for arranging these temporary financial transactions.
The ED also alleged that Infowiz Software Solution, operated by Kamaljot Kansal, prepared fabricated training, internship and employment certificates for visa applicants who had never undergone the claimed training or worked with the organisations concerned. During the investigation, the agency said it recovered diaries and other records that allegedly corroborated the preparation of forged employment documents in exchange for cash.
Searches carried out by the ED in February 2025 at multiple premises and lockers linked to the accused resulted in the seizure of incriminating documents, digital devices, diaries containing records of alleged illegal transactions, unaccounted cash worth ₹19 lakh and a gold bar weighing approximately one kilogram, the statement said.
According to the agency, the proceeds of crime generated by the alleged fraud are estimated at approximately ₹2.14 crore. Of this amount, about ₹1.37 crore is allegedly linked to Red Leaf Immigration Pvt. Ltd., ₹61.60 lakh to Overseas Partner and Rudra Consultancy Services, and ₹15 lakh to Infowiz Software Solution.
The ED said it has provisionally attached and frozen movable as well as immovable assets worth ₹2.14 crore under the provisions of the PMLA. The attached assets include residential properties and bank balances that the agency believes represent proceeds generated from the alleged offences.
According to the ED, the investigation indicates that the accused knowingly generated, acquired, possessed, concealed and utilised proceeds of crime arising out of organised immigration fraud by creating forged educational documents, fake experience certificates, fabricated financial statements and fraudulent proof of funds before projecting them as legitimate assets.
The prosecution complaint has been filed before the Special Court (PMLA), Jalandhar, while further investigation into the case is continuing, the agency said. The allegations contained in the complaint will now be examined during judicial proceedings before the competent court.