Indian High Commission Issues Urgent Warning Against Visa Fraud Schemes in Bangladesh

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has issued an official fraud alert. Visa seekers in Bangladesh are being targeted by scam groups impersonating consular officials, offering visas or services in exchange for money via phone, WhatsApp, social media, or email.

How the scam operates

Fraudulent groups contact individuals directly, claiming to be officials of the Indian High Commission. They promise visa approvals or expedited consular services on the condition of upfront payment. According to the High Commission's official statement, these contacts arrive through unsolicited calls, WhatsApp messages, social media, or email.

Key indicator: The High Commission confirmed that no official will ever contact an applicant via phone, WhatsApp, social media, or email for the purpose of offering a visa or demanding money.

Official processing protocol

All Indian visa applications from Bangladesh follow prescribed procedures. The process does not include third-party intermediaries contacting applicants by phone or messaging apps to request payment. Legitimate visa processing occurs through established application channels only—no exceptions, no expedited backdoors.

The High Commission's statement makes this position explicit: applicants should not make payments or share personal or financial information if contacted by anyone claiming consular affiliation through unofficial channels.

If you receive a suspicious contact

Immediate actions:

• Do not respond to the caller or message sender.
• Do not transfer funds, share banking details, or provide passport/personal data.
• Document everything: save the caller's phone number, take screenshots of messages or social media profiles, and record any email addresses used.
• Forward all evidence to the Indian High Commission's official reporting address: [email protected].
• Alert others in your network who may be applying for Indian visas.

No time limit on reporting. Even if you declined the request, report the incident. Intelligence on these groups helps the High Commission track patterns and issue further warnings.

This alert applies specifically to applicants processed through the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. Applicants at other Indian missions or through e-Visa portals should verify any unsolicited contact against their respective mission's official communication channels.