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11 Indian Nationals Charged in US Visa Fraud Scheme Involving Staged Robberies

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News18•14-03-2026, 09:00

11 Indian Nationals Charged in US Visa Fraud Scheme Involving Staged Robberies

•Eleven Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, charged with visa fraud for conspiring to stage armed robberies.
•Accused of organizing fake robberies to allow store clerks to falsely claim victim status for Green Card applications (U Visa).
•Defendants include Jitendrakumar Patel, Maheshkumar Patel, Sanjaykumar Patel, Dipikaben Patel, Rameshbhai Patel, Amitabahen Patel, Ronakkumar Patel, Sangitaben Patel, Minkesh Patel, Sonal Patel, and Mitul Patel.
•Staged robberies involved a 'robber' threatening clerks, taking cash, and fleeing, with 'victims' calling police later.
•The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud carries a sentence of up to five years in prison and a USD 250,000 fine.

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