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Indian-Origin Brothers Found Guilty In Multi-Million Dollar Fraud In US, Could Face 400 Years In Prison
Prosecutors said the brothers built a network of businesses known as the Savani Group, which generated millions of dollars through these illegal schemes over several years.
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Australia Puts India In 'Highest-Risk' Tier For Student Visas. What It Means
Australia has reclassified India to the highest-risk category (Assessment Level 3, or AL3) for student visas, imposing stricter documentary requirements and greater scrutiny on applications. The changes took effect on 8th January 2026.
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Fake Marriage, Fake Divorce: UK Visa Plot Unravelled In Gujarat
Police in Gujarat's Bharuch district say they have uncovered an illegal immigration scheme that relied on fabricated marriage and divorce documents to help a local woman enter the United Kingdom on a dependent visa.
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"Don't Trust Agents Claiming Guaranteed US Visa", Warns Embassy In India
The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory against fraudulent messages and agents offering guaranteed visas or quick approvals.
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Delhi Court Orders Charges Against Karti Chidambaram In Chinese Visa Scam Case
Special Judge (CBI) Dig Vinay Singh, who was hearing the case against Karti Chidambaram and seven others, ordered the framing of charges against seven accused and discharged one named Chetan Shrivastava in the case.
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Travel Influencer Calls Out Atlys After Visa Mix-Up In China, Others Allege Refund Delays
For Indian travellers, the issue isn't just about one company. Visa hurdles have long been a source of stress for them
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Delayed Trip, Deportation Risk: Indian Man Shares Ordeal After Applying Visa Via Atlys
In a viral video, an Atlys user detailed his troublesome experience while applying for a Mongolian visa through the company.
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Victims Left Stranded In Russia After Paying Rs 4.5 Lakh, Delhi Cops Probe Job Scam
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a group of agents accused of cheating two men under the guise of providing jobs in Russia.
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"Has Become Total Scam": Republican Governor Slams India Over H-1B Visas
Amid US President Donald Trump's continued crackdown on immigration, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis labelled the H-1B -- the skilled foreign workers visa-- a "total scam", claiming it allows companies to hire cheaper foreign labour from India.
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"Average Green Card Holders Earn...": Team Trump Signals Big Change
The Trump administration has signalled a massive shift in its H-1B visa and green card programme, which is likely to impact millions of foreign workers and students living in the US.
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Syrian Man In Gujarat Raises Funds For Gaza, Spends On His Lavish Lifestyle
A Syrian national who was raising funds from mosques here purportedly for the needy residents of war-torn Gaza has been arrested while his three compatriots are absconding, the city police said on Saturday.
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Delhi Cops Bust Transnational Lottery Scam, 6 Including 2 Nigerians Arrested
Delhi Police has claimed to have busted a transnational cheating syndicate operating in Delhi-NCR with the arrest of six people, including two Nigerians, an official said on Sunday.
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Accused In Rs 88 Lakh Dubai Job Scam Arrested In Maharashtra After 2 Years
A 38-year-old man has been arrested from Maharashtra's Padgha for duping people on the pretext of providing overseas employment, particularly in Dubai.
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How An Indian Student In US Lost $5,000 To Fake Immigration Officers
Shreya Bedi, a Masters student at Indiana University Bloomington came to the United States in 2022 on an F-1 visa and was duped by scammers pretending to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
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How International Students In US Are Getting Scammed For Immigration Violations
Victims are told they've violated their F-1 student visa conditions or face another immigration-related problem. The scammers then pressure students to pay for legal services, university registration fees, or alleged visa violations.
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Indian-Origin Brothers Found Guilty In Multi-Million Dollar Fraud In US, Could Face 400 Years In Prison
Prosecutors said the brothers built a network of businesses known as the Savani Group, which generated millions of dollars through these illegal schemes over several years.
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Australia Puts India In 'Highest-Risk' Tier For Student Visas. What It Means
Australia has reclassified India to the highest-risk category (Assessment Level 3, or AL3) for student visas, imposing stricter documentary requirements and greater scrutiny on applications. The changes took effect on 8th January 2026.
-
Fake Marriage, Fake Divorce: UK Visa Plot Unravelled In Gujarat
Police in Gujarat's Bharuch district say they have uncovered an illegal immigration scheme that relied on fabricated marriage and divorce documents to help a local woman enter the United Kingdom on a dependent visa.
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"Don't Trust Agents Claiming Guaranteed US Visa", Warns Embassy In India
The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory against fraudulent messages and agents offering guaranteed visas or quick approvals.
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Delhi Court Orders Charges Against Karti Chidambaram In Chinese Visa Scam Case
Special Judge (CBI) Dig Vinay Singh, who was hearing the case against Karti Chidambaram and seven others, ordered the framing of charges against seven accused and discharged one named Chetan Shrivastava in the case.
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Travel Influencer Calls Out Atlys After Visa Mix-Up In China, Others Allege Refund Delays
For Indian travellers, the issue isn't just about one company. Visa hurdles have long been a source of stress for them
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Delayed Trip, Deportation Risk: Indian Man Shares Ordeal After Applying Visa Via Atlys
In a viral video, an Atlys user detailed his troublesome experience while applying for a Mongolian visa through the company.
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Victims Left Stranded In Russia After Paying Rs 4.5 Lakh, Delhi Cops Probe Job Scam
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a group of agents accused of cheating two men under the guise of providing jobs in Russia.
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"Has Become Total Scam": Republican Governor Slams India Over H-1B Visas
Amid US President Donald Trump's continued crackdown on immigration, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis labelled the H-1B -- the skilled foreign workers visa-- a "total scam", claiming it allows companies to hire cheaper foreign labour from India.
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"Average Green Card Holders Earn...": Team Trump Signals Big Change
The Trump administration has signalled a massive shift in its H-1B visa and green card programme, which is likely to impact millions of foreign workers and students living in the US.
-
Syrian Man In Gujarat Raises Funds For Gaza, Spends On His Lavish Lifestyle
A Syrian national who was raising funds from mosques here purportedly for the needy residents of war-torn Gaza has been arrested while his three compatriots are absconding, the city police said on Saturday.
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Delhi Cops Bust Transnational Lottery Scam, 6 Including 2 Nigerians Arrested
Delhi Police has claimed to have busted a transnational cheating syndicate operating in Delhi-NCR with the arrest of six people, including two Nigerians, an official said on Sunday.
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Accused In Rs 88 Lakh Dubai Job Scam Arrested In Maharashtra After 2 Years
A 38-year-old man has been arrested from Maharashtra's Padgha for duping people on the pretext of providing overseas employment, particularly in Dubai.
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How An Indian Student In US Lost $5,000 To Fake Immigration Officers
Shreya Bedi, a Masters student at Indiana University Bloomington came to the United States in 2022 on an F-1 visa and was duped by scammers pretending to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
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How International Students In US Are Getting Scammed For Immigration Violations
Victims are told they've violated their F-1 student visa conditions or face another immigration-related problem. The scammers then pressure students to pay for legal services, university registration fees, or alleged visa violations.
