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ED probes 250+ Canadian colleges in immigration racket
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ahmedabad, is investigating Canadian colleges and individuals in a money laundering and human trafficking case tied to illegal immigration from India to the US from the Canada border.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ahmedabad, is investigating over 250 Canadian colleges and numerous individuals in a money laundering and human trafficking case linked to the illegal immigration of Indian nationals to the United States via the Canada-US border.
The probe, known as the “Dingucha case,” stems from the deaths of four members of a Gujarat family on Jan.19, 2022, who froze to death while attempting to cross the border illegally. Investigations reveal that the accused facilitated admissions into Canadian colleges to secure student visas, which were then used to enter Canada and illegally cross into the US. Tuition fees paid to these colleges were reportedly refunded, pointing to a well-coordinated racket.
The ED discovered that individuals were charged between $64,515 (INR 55 lakh) and $70,380 ( INR 60 lakh) for the illegal immigration process. During searches conducted in Mumbai, Nagpur, Gandhinagar, and Vadodara, authorities froze $22,287 (INR 19 lakh) in bank accounts and seized documents, digital devices, and vehicles.
The investigation has exposed a network of around 5,200 agents across India, with 800 actively involved. Two entities based in Mumbai and Nagpur referred thousands of students annually to Canadian colleges, many of which are now under scrutiny. A total of 262 colleges, including 112 linked to one entity and 150 to another, are suspected of involvement in the scheme.
The ED continues to investigate the roles of these colleges, agents, and other entities. The case highlights the urgent need for stricter oversight of international student admissions and visa processes to curb exploitation and illegal immigration.
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