Fraud case · 28 January 2026
Fake IELTS-waiver Canada study route advertised on social media
- Reported loss
- ₹1.9 lakh
- Date
- 28 January 2026
- Linked agency
- Cochin Blue Overseas Overseas Recruitment LLP
What happened
A social-media page advertised a Canadian study route with no language test required and collected around ₹1.9 lakh per applicant into a personal bank account. No genuine Canadian institution admits students through the process described. Applicants received no admission and no refund.
Outcome
Payments were made to a personal account. The account holder is being traced.
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