Hyderabad, June 18 -- A city-based BTech graduate has approached the police after allegedly being cheated of nearly Rs 5 lakh by a travel consultant who promised to arrange a visa and travel package for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to a report by The Hindu, the graduate came across advertisements offering assistance for World Cup travel and subsequently contacted the consultant. The accused allegedly claimed to have the necessary contacts and expertise to secure the required visa and travel arrangements for the tournament.

Believing the assurances, the complainant reportedly paid the amount in multiple instalments over a period of time. The consultant is said to have repeatedly assured the victim that the visa process was progress...