Good afternoon mam /sir i simranjeet singh i give my passport to agent for update my visa last time and money to agent but he make me a scamm and runned away from phillipines

Hello Simranjeet Singh: I am very sorry to hear about what happened to you. Presuming this incident happened in the Philippines, you may take the following legal steps to recover your passport and take legal action against the agent who scammed you. a.) Immediately report the loss or scam to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the nearest police station. Inform them that your passport is in the possession of an unauthorized person. Provide the name, phone number, and other details of the agent. The police will issue a blotter report, which is important for documentation. b.) Go to your embassy or consulate (for example, the Embassy of India in Manila) and report that your passport was taken by a fraudulent agent. They will assist you in canceling your old passport and issuing a replacement so that no one can misuse it. c.) File a criminal complaint for Estafa (Swindling) under Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines against the agent. This can be filed with the Office of the City Prosecutor where the transaction or scam happened. Bring proof such as chat messages, receipts, IDs, or witnesses. d.) You can also report the matter to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cybercrime Division if the scam was done online or through social media. Our law firm can help you prepare the affidavit, file the criminal case, and coordinate with the police, the Bureau of Immigration, and your embassy for your protection and recovery of your passport. We have offices in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and we can schedule an initial consultation via Google Meet, Zoom, or in person. If this answers your question, I hope it is not too much to ask to please like and share our Facebook and Google pages below. Your support inspires us to continue helping others like you.