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Ten Indian nationals indicted in U.S. for visa fraud conspiracy

Ten Indian nationals indicted in U.S. for visa fraud conspiracy

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This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Ten Indian nationals, living illegally in the U.S., have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for conspiring to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of visa fraud. The individuals were previously charged by a criminal complaint in March. Published – April 11, 2026 07:13 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ten Indian nationals indicted for visa fraud conspiracy

Ten Indian nationals indicted for visa fraud conspiracy

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New York, Ten Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for conspiring to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of visa fraud. Ten Indian nationals indicted for visa fraud conspiracy The individuals were previously charged by a criminal complaint in March. They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications. The defendants are Jitendrakumar Patel, 39; Maheshkumar Patel, 36; Sanjaykumar Patel, 45; Dipikaben Patel, 40, deported to India after unlawfully residing in Massachusetts; Rameshbhai Patel, 52; Amitabahen Patel, 43; Ronakkumar Patel, 28; Sangitaben Patel, 36; Minkesh Patel, 42 and Sonal Patel, 42. All 10 defendants were previously charged by criminal complaint and released on conditions. Rameshbhai Patel and Ronakkumar Patel have been taken into immigration custody. The defendants are subject …

Received consular access plea for six Ukrainian nationals: MEA

Received consular access plea for six Ukrainian nationals: MEA

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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference in New Delhi on March 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Three days after six Ukrainian nationals and a U.S. citizen were produced in court by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for working with ethnic armed organisations inside Myanmar’s Chin State bordering Mizoram, officials here confirmed that they have received a request for “consular access” for the Ukrainian nationals from the Embassy of Ukraine. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday (March 19, 2026) that the six Ukrainians and an American were found to be “wanting” of the required permits for visiting Mizoram. “Relevant agencies of the Government of India are investigating the case presently. Yes. We have received consular access request and this will be addressed keeping in mind the legal requirements that are involved in this particular case,” said Mr. Jaiswal. The official remarks from the Indian side came soon after the Embassy of Ukraine expressed “serious concern” over the arrest raising questions over the reports that the arrests were “prompted by …

Astha Choudhury sets Best Indian Time in 200m Butterfly at Singapore Nationals

Astha Choudhury sets Best Indian Time in 200m Butterfly at Singapore Nationals

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Astha Choudhury clocks a Best Indian Time in 200m Butterfly at the Singapore Nationals Age Group Swimming Championships on Tuesday. The 22-year-old improved on Apeksha Fernandes’ four-year record of 2:18.18s by more than a second, to finish second in the super final with 2:17.09s. She missed out on the gold medal in the overall section, finishing behind Japan’s Matsuura Yu (2:15.91s), but had a promising start to a very important year. However, Yu was competing mainly in the U17 category, and hence Astha also won a gold medal in the senior section, finishing at the top in the 18-and-over category. Earlier in the day, Astha clocked 2:18.37s in the preliminary round to finish first in her heat and qualify for the super final. Best Indian Time for Astha Choudhury at the Singapore National #Swimming Championships 🏊✨ She clocks 2:17.09 to improve on Apeksha Fernandes’ record of 2:18.18 in women’s 200m butterfly which was set 4 years ago. pic.twitter.com/qVh68IvDzl — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) March 17, 2026 India bagged 3 more medals on the day as Shirin …

Ukraine protests over arrest of 6 nationals by NIA| India News

Ukraine protests over arrest of 6 nationals by NIA| India News

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New Delhi: Ukraine has lodged a protest with the Indian government over the March 13 arrest of six of its nationals who Indian investigative agencies claim repeatedly entered Myanmar through Mizoram –along with a US national with a self-professed colourful past–and trained ethnic insurgent groups in drone warfare. Ukrainian ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk. The six Ukranians were arrested from Delhi and Lucknow airports as part of a National Investigation Agency operation on March 13 that also nabbed a US national, Mathew Aaron Van Dyke, from Kolkata airport. On Monday, the seven were remanded to NIA custody by a Delhi court till March 27. NIA told the court it also is hunting for eight other Ukrainians. All 15 had entered India illegally on tourists visas, the agency said, adding that the ethnic groups they trained in Myanmar worked closely with anti-India insurgent groups. The six arrested Ukrainian nationals were identified as Hurba Petro, Slyviak Taras, Ivan Sukmanovskyi, Stefaniv Marian, Honcharuk Maksim and Kaminskyi Viktor, officials said. According to court documents, NIA has registered a case under section …

NIA probes wider network after arrest of U.S., Ukrainian nationals

NIA probes wider network after arrest of U.S., Ukrainian nationals

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A citizen of the United States, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with six Ukrainians on the charge of illegally crossing into to Myanmar via Mizoram to train armed ethnic groups in weapons handling and drone warfare methods, has been under observation for the past several months, according to sources in the security agencies. The accused have been identified as U.S. national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke; and Hurba Petro, Slyviak Taras, Ivan Sukmanovskyi, Stefankiv Marian, Honcharuk Maksim, and Kaminskyi Viktor from Ukraine. The NIA is examining their digital footprints to establish the identities of other suspected members of the network. Regime change ambitions While three of the six Ukrainians were arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, the others were held at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, all within hours of each other on the night of March 13. Mr. Van Dyke was picked up on the same night at Kolkata airport. A social media account believed to be linked to him describes him as a “media personality” …

EAM Jaishankar thanks Armenia for evacuating 550 Indian nationals from Iran

EAM Jaishankar thanks Armenia for evacuating 550 Indian nationals from Iran

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The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked “the people of Armenia” for facilitating the successful evacuation of 550 Indian nationals from Iran. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Thank the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far. Appreciate their support in these challenging times. @AraratMirzoyan.” Thank the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far. Appreciate their support in these challenging times. @AraratMirzoyan 🇮🇳 🇦🇲 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 16, 2026 Earlier, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association said that more than 70 Indian students, majority of them from Jammu and Kashmir, who were stranded in Iran amid the ongoing war situation in the region, have returned safely to India via a connecting journey through Armenia and Dubai, following a coordinated evacuation effort. The Association said that these students had been stranded in Iran due to the ongoing war-like situation and deteriorating security conditions in the region, …

Indian Embassy in Saudi issues advisory for nationals, shares update on flight resumption amid US-Iran war| India News

Indian Embassy in Saudi issues advisory for nationals, shares update on flight resumption amid US-Iran war| India News

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The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an advisory for nationals in the Gulf country, advising the people to remain vigilant and adhere to safety guidelines of the Saudi government. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued an advisory for Indian nationals on Sunday. (AP) The advisory comes even as Saudi Arabia said its air defences have intercepted and destroyed a drone over the Eastern Province. “In view of the prevailing situation in the region and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all Indian Nationals currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to continue to remain vigilant, strictly adhere to the safety guidelines prevalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and follow advisories issued by the local authorities and the Embassy,” the embassy posted on X. The advisory said the Indian Embassy in Saudi, consulates and visa services through VFS continue to function normally. “The Embassy of India, Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah and its outsourced services through VFS, are continuing to function normally and will issue updates and advisories as and …

PM Modi on nationals stuck in US-Iran warzones| India News

PM Modi on nationals stuck in US-Iran warzones| India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India today does not leave its citizens stranded abroad and is working to ensure that all possible help is provided to Indians in West Asia amid the ongoing crisis in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the Golden Jubilee Sammelan of Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha, in Kochi, Kerala. (X/@NarendraModi) Speaking at an event in Kochi, Modi said the government is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts to support Indian nationals living and working across West Asia. The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to Gulf nations for taking care of Indian expatriates during the current tensions. “Gulf countries are giving the utmost care to Indians working there. I am grateful to them for that,” he said. PM Modi also attacked the opposition Indian National Congress, accusing it of playing politics over the West Asia crisis. He said issues concerning the safety of Indian citizens abroad should not be politicised. His remarks come amid rising concerns about the safety of thousands of Indian nationals …

Mumbai man among three Indian nationals killed in attacks on vessel off Oman coast| India News

Mumbai man among three Indian nationals killed in attacks on vessel off Oman coast| India News

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Three Indian nationals were killed in Iranian attacks on two merchant vessels in the waters off the coast of Oman on Monday. One of the Indian nationals has reportedly been identified as 25-year-old Dixit Solanki, a resident of Mumbai. The Indian national was on the vessel with 25 other crew members, and the vessel was heading to Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat (Reuters/Representational Image) Solanki was aboard the MKD VYOM vessel that was hit by a projectile. The Indian embassy in Oman confirmed the ‘tragic demise of an Indian national’ in a social media post. The Indian national was on the vessel with 25 other crew members, and the vessel was heading to Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, the Indian Express reported. As per the report, Solanki was the youngest son of Amritlal Solanki, who runs a fishing business, while Dixit’s sister lives in Dubai. He has moved to Mumbai from the Bhavsarvada area in Diu and was living in the Kandivali area. About a month ago, Dixit came to Mumbai to attend the final …