Feds Say Fraudsters Staged Fake Armed Robberies so Their ‘Victims’ Could Get Special US Visas

Published on January 8, 2024

A pair of New York men have been accused of staging multiple fake armed robberies to enable the purported victims to apply for special visas reserved for victims of violent crimes. In December, federal authorities arrested 36-year-old Rambhai Patel and 39-year-old Balwinder Singh on one count each of conspiracy to commit fraud. Mr. Patel was arrested in Seattle, Washington, and Mr. Singh was arrested in Queens, New York, and both are being prosecuted in Massachusetts where several of the alleged faked robberies occurred. According to prosecutors, Mr. Patel, Mr. Singh, and other unidentified co-conspirators carried out staged armed robberies of at least eight convenience stores and fast-food restaurants across the United States beginning in March 2023. Prosecutors allege these faked robberies were all done so the purported “victims” could qualify for a U visa, which is a special non-immigration status visa for the victim of a violent crime....

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