India, Oct. 5 -- Bengaluru police are investigating a private firm, Owlspriority India Pvt Ltd, after multiple job seekers alleged that the company cheated them by promising jobs and visa services in Canada.

The Puttenahalli police registered the first FIR on September 22 following a complaint by Chandan (25), one of the allegedly defrauded applicants. According to the FIR, the company presents itself as a Canadian immigration consultancy with offices in Vancouver and Bengaluru, complete with a professional-looking website to appear legitimate, Deccan Herald reported.

Chandan told police he first encountered Owlspriority through a social media advertisement in January 2023, claiming assistance in securing jobs in Canada along with visa ...