Ludhiana, May 13 -- Sudhar police have booked six persons, including a woman and her family members, for allegedly duping an Akalgarh-based family of Rs.1.40 crore on the pretext of securing permanent residency (PR) in the United States. The complainant is stated to be a relative of the accused.

The accused have been identified as Simran Kaur of Kharar, her husband Bikram Singh, father Kulbir Singh, brother Amanjot Singh, Sahil, and Agamjot Singh.

According to the complaint lodged by Karamjit Singh, a resident of Navi Abadi in village Akalgarh under Raikot subdivision, he and his family wanted to settle in the United States and approached the accused, who claimed to be involved in immigration-related work.

The complainant alleged that ...