The Economic Times

Fake Canadian admission scam exposed: Study abroad dream turns fraud as Chandigarh panel orders 12.35 lakh refund to student

A Chandigarh consumer commission has ordered a visa consultancy and its former employee to refund 12.35 lakh with interest to a young woman. The duo misled her with fake admission documents for a Canadian college, pocketing the substantial sum. The commission found their actions constituted a deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, awarding compensation for harassment and litigation costs.