Robbery for residency: How 11 Indians allegedly defrauded US authorities to claim U visas

Eleven Indian nationals face US charges for orchestrating fake armed robberies. The scheme aimed to allow store clerks to falsely claim victim status for immigration benefits. Investigators revealed that 'victims' allegedly paid an organiser to participate, while store owners were compensated for allowing staged incidents. This elaborate plot sought to exploit the U visa system.

By TOI WORLD DESK