Hello Mumbai International Desk 

We are pleased to report the successful rescue of three Indian nationals who had gone missing after arriving in Tehran, Iran.

According to intelligence findings, the individuals were misled by a fraudulent Instagram page claiming to facilitate Australian visas.

Upon their arrival in Iran, contact was lost with the group.

In the days that followed, their families received ransom demands amounting to ₹1.8 million.

Through precise intelligence monitoring and swift coordination with legal authorities, Iranian security forces identified the location of the perpetrators in Varamin, Tehran Province.

In a swift and targeted operation, four suspects were apprehended, and the Indian nationals were safely recovered.

Additional foreign nationals were also discovered at the scene, victims of a similar visa scam.

We commend the tireless efforts of the authorities in ensuring the safety of foreign citizens and urge the public to exercise vigilance when engaging with unofficial visa Services.