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Consultant took ₹2.4 lakh for Europe job and cheated me
24-May-2026 (In Criminal Law)
I paid ₹2.4 lakhs to a consultant for a Europe job process after he promised me a job abroad. Later, he provided an offer letter which I strongly believe is fake.
After approaching the police, I came to know he allegedly cheated around 86 people and the total fraud amount is approximately ₹3.4 crore. Multiple FIRs are already registered against him. Police did not register a separate FIR on my complaint and told me they would add my complaint to the existing FIRs.
Initially, police did not take proper action. Later, after approaching senior officers, some action was taken, but he got bail very easily. His office is now closed, he changed his mobile number, and I also came to know he filed IP/insolvency proceedings in court to avoid returning money.
Because of him, I wasted one year and lost my hard-earned money. What legal action can I take now? How can I recover my money back? What legal options are currently available for me?
I have payment proofs, chats, and related documents.
Your case involves cheating, criminal breach of trust, and job fraud under BNS Sections 318, 316, and allied provisions. Since multiple FIRs are already registered, approach the concerned court and file a protest petition ensuring your complaint is properly clubbed and your name figures as a complainant. Simultaneously, file a complaint before the EOW (Economic Offences Wing) given the organised fraud scale of ₹3.4 crore involving 86 victims. Since the accused has filed insolvency proceedings, file your claim before the NCLT as a creditor with your payment proofs immediately to protect your recovery rights.
Also file a complaint before the MEA's eMigrate portal as fake overseas job offers fall under the Emigration Act. Your payment proofs, chats, and documents are strong evidence — preserve them in original and coordinate with other victims for a joint representation.
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Adv. B. Harish Kumar Goud
Adv. B. Harish Kumar Goud
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according to your problem I am giving you this advice. You are saying that he has already filed an IP. If he is not having any movable or removal property so according to this, you can't recover any amount from him. Suppose he is suppressed the information of having property then the given information submitted to the court there is a possibility of dismissing the IP case in future. For additional information from me contact me through my number.
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Adv. P. Bade Saheb
Adv. P. Bade Saheb
Kurnool | 5+ Answers
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Based on your case facts, your immediate focus should be on both the criminal case and recovery of your money. Since multiple FIRs have already been registered against the consultant, ensure that your complaint, payment proofs, chats, bank records, and all supporting documents are formally included in the investigation. If the police are not conducting a proper investigation, you may first approach the jurisdictional Magistrate for appropriate directions and consider approaching the High Court only if there is a serious failure of investigation or violation of your rights. For recovering the ₹2.4 lakh paid by you, a separate civil recovery suit and, depending on the nature of the services offered, a consumer complaint may also be maintainable. If the consultant or his company has initiated insolvency proceedings, it is essential to obtain the details of the case and file your claim before the appropriate insolvency authority, as this may directly affect your chances of recovering the money.
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Adv. Mohammed Asif
Adv. Mohammed Asif
Hyderabad | 5+ Answers
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Yes, in this case I can suggest whenever I see the documents physically, without seeing them I cannot decide issue and cannot give prompt suggestions to you. Thank you. If you have any queries contact me through WhatsApp.
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Adv. Rajesh Kongali
Adv. Rajesh Kongali
Hyderabad | 25+ Answers
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