Cops Bust New Scam To Go Abroad, 7 Fraudsters Arrested!

The foreign craze for higher studies among Indians has unmatched craze and nothing can stop it except for the Covid outbreak. That too was stopped as the concerned authorities who were dealing with the visas were busy with the Covid outbreak. After the situation came under control the numbers picked up again.

It is not easy to get the visa as one has to pass a few exams. Those who could not crack the exam go for fraudulent means. This creates a space for the fraudsters to help them illegally. One such scam was busted by the officers in Hyderabad.

The LB Nagar Zone Special Operation Team (SOT) got a tip-off on the team of fraudsters who were giving the Duolingo English Test. The gang was busted and seven people were arrested. To appear for the aspirants, they were charging a certain amount between Rs. 5,000 to 10,000.

This is a new scam that helps students to reach abroad in fraudulent ways. After busting the gang the officers arrested seven people.5 laptops, 4 passports, and 7 cellphones were seized by the authorities.

Duolingo English Test is a standardized English language test that serves as a parameter to decide the chances of students getting a visa to go abroad for higher studies. Since the Covid outbreak, the test has been used widely by various universities. The eligibility test is used for students who aspire to go to nations like the USA, Ireland, Australia, etc., through impersonation.

Usually, the candidates should sit for the exam to get the visa and this has been the standard procedure. But the fraudsters try to explore new ways to cheat the Universities and help the students.