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News India Live, Digital Desk: In their desire to settle in America and get a green card, some people chose a path which shocked even the American investigating agencies (FBI). Eleven Indian citizens living illegally in Massachusetts and other US states have been accused of hatching a major conspiracy of ‘visa fraud’. These people allegedly Staged Robberies Get it done so that they can obtain ‘U Visa’ by claiming themselves to be victims of crime.
What is the whole matter? (The Staged Robbery Scheme)
According to US federal prosecutors, the conspiracy began around March 2023. Its main purpose U Visa Was to receive, which is given to those who have been victims of a serious crime and help the police in their investigation.
The complete script was ready: A ‘fake robber’ would enter the store, scare the clerk by pointing a gun (or similar object) in front of CCTV cameras and run away with the money.
Deliberate Delay: The shop staff used to call the police at least 5 minutes after the robber ran away so that he could escape easily.
Huge Payment: According to reports, people paid the mastermind thousands of dollars (up to $20,000 in one case) to become “victims.”
Action taken in these states
The investigating agencies have arrested these accused from different states:
Massachusetts: 6 accused arrested.
Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio: Other accused were caught.
One accused deported: Deepikaben Patel has already been deported to India due to illegal stay.
What is U Visa and why is it in such demand?
U-Visa is a non-immigrant visa that provides protection to people who have suffered physical or mental abuse in the US. After 3 years of getting this visa the person Green Card (Permanent Residency) Becomes eligible to apply for. This entire conspiracy was hatched to take advantage of this ‘shortcut’.