An Indian national received a prison sentence and fine in the United States. Mitul Patel pleaded guilty to visa fraud involving staged armed robberies. These incidents were designed to support fraudulent immigration applications. The scheme involved fake robberies at several convenience stores and restaurants. Patel admitted his role in this conspiracy which began in March 2023.

US court sentences Indian national for visa fraud, orders deportation

An Indian national received a prison sentence and fine in the United States. Mitul Patel pleaded guilty to visa fraud involving staged armed robberies. These incidents were…