By Amjad Qaimkhani
WASHINGTON: Indian nationals involved in human trafficking, fake degree schemes, and other criminal networks have increasingly drawn global attention, prompting authorities in multiple countries to take stringent measures, officials said.
The activities of certain organized groups have reportedly created significant challenges for law enforcement in the United States, Australia, and several European nations. The US Department of Justice recently highlighted a series of cases exposing the scale of these operations.
One high-profile case involved Shivam Lnu, an Indian national accused of orchestrating the illegal entry of dozens of people into the United States. American courts have since sentenced him for his role in human trafficking, underscoring the growing international focus on such networks.
According to reports, including coverage by The Times of India, more than one hundred thousand Indian nationals have been arrested for illegal entry into the United States over the past two years. Authorities have described these cases as part of wider organized efforts that exploit vulnerabilities in immigration systems, often linking human trafficking with fraudulent documentation and fake educational credentials.
Experts warn that these networks not only facilitate illegal migration but also have broader security implications. “The cross-border nature of these activities makes them a serious concern for multiple countries,” a source familiar with the investigations told The Times. Analysts have pointed to the need for stronger international cooperation, intelligence sharing, and coordinated legal frameworks to disrupt these operations and prevent further exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
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