In a significant update to the Chinese visa fraud scandal, the Rouse Avenue District Court in Delhi has postponed proceedings until February 4. The case revolves around a sophisticated operation that duped hundreds by issuing fake or backdated visas to Chinese citizens.
Unveiled last year, the racket exploited loopholes in the visa system, charging premiums up to several lakhs per applicant. CBI raids revealed forged documents, cash trails, and complicit insiders at visa counters. Today’s court session saw heated exchanges between defense counsels and prosecutors over evidence admissibility.
The adjournment allows time for forensic analysis of seized digital records and witness statements. Legal observers note that the court is treading carefully to ensure a watertight case against the perpetrators.
Background checks show a surge in such scams targeting business visas for Chinese firms investing in India. The Ministry of Home Affairs has since introduced stricter e-visa guidelines and AI-based verification.
With national security implications, the verdict is eagerly awaited. Will it dismantle the syndicate or expose deeper systemic flaws? The February date marks a crucial juncture in this ongoing saga.