{"id":2137962,"date":"2024-01-01T19:29:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T00:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-nyc-men-accused-of-staging-at-least-8-fake-armed-robberies-to-gain-immigration-benefits\/"},"modified":"2024-01-01T19:32:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T00:32:04","slug":"2-nyc-men-accused-of-staging-at-least-8-fake-armed-robberies-to-gain-immigration-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-nyc-men-accused-of-staging-at-least-8-fake-armed-robberies-to-gain-immigration-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"2 NYC men allegedly faked 8 armed robberies for immigration benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F2-nyc-men-accused-of-staging-at-least-8-fake-armed-robberies-to-gain-immigration-benefits%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2137962&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prosecutors \u2063said Patel and Singh staged phony armed robberies in\u200b order\u200b to make store clerks eligible for a\u2062 special \u201cU visa\u201d that allows immigrant crime victims to stay in the country for four years. (Hingham \u2062Police Department)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/elizabeth-volberding\">Elizabeth Volberding<br \/><\/a>4:28 PM \u2013\u2062 Monday,\u2064 January 1, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Two men from New York City \u200dcarried out \u200dmultiple fake\u2062 armed robberies at\u2063 convenience stores and fast food establishments across the United \u2063States\u200b in order to obtain immigration benefits, \u200daccording to federal prosecutors. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, federal prosecutors announced\u2062 that two\u200c men from \u200dNYC, identified\u2064 as Rambhai Patel, 36, and Balwinder \u200cSingh, 39, staged fake armed robberies\u200d at several convenience stores and\u200b fast\u2064 food joints across the nation.<\/p>\n<p>On December 13<sup>th<\/sup>, Patel and Singh were both arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud for their alleged scheme, which enabled the \u200d\u201cvictims\u201d of their thefts to sign up for special immigration visas.<\/p>\n<p>Federal prosecutors stated that Patel and Singh were responsible for \u201cat least eight\u201d of the alleged fake robberies. <\/p>\n<p>These incidents consisted of a \u201crobber\u201d \u2064threatening a store clerk with what appeared to be\u2064 a firearm before stealing cash\u2064 from the register in front of the surveillance \u2062camera in the \u200dstore.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors also said that the scheme\u2064 initially began back in March 2023. \u200b <\/p>\n<p>They described that\u200b the scheme required\u200d store clerks to wait \u201cfive minutes or longer\u201d after the robber made their escape before \u2062reporting\u200d the \u201ccrime\u201d to the police.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cvictims\u201d \u2064of the alleged robberies each gave money to Patel so that\u2064 he would partake in the phony pranks, while Patel \u200bhad paid the owners of each \u200bstore to \u2063use their shops for the staged robberies. The store\u2019s\u200b clerks or owners were all\u2064 allegedly involved in the plans.<\/p>\n<p>The staged robberies were carried out in order\u2062 to give the store clerks the opportunity to apply for a special \u201cU visa,\u201d which enables immigrants to remain in \u2063the U.S. for four \u200cadditional years if they have been \u201csubjected to mental or physical abuse.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The Center For Immigration Studies (CIS) claims that\u2062 the U visa is meant to \u201costensibly aid in the prosecution of\u200d crimes.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Singh, who was\u200c detained in Queens, appeared in a Boston federal court. <\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Patel, who was apprehended in Seattle and mandated to be held in custody until \u200ctrial, is anticipated to be\u2064 confronted with federal prosecutors in Boston at a future date, according to prosecutors.<\/p>\n<p>The two men could receive a fine of up to $250,000\u2062 and five years in \u2064prison if convicted.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare \u200cthis post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>It is officially the 2024 election year and\u2062 states across the country are\u2062 enacting controversial laws.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Ringing in the new year\u200d is a tradition celebrated across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>From showcasing the Biden Administrations failures \u200dto the investigation\u200d into the Biden family. House Oversight Committee Republicans made major strides last year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Israeli hostage Mia Schem gives her first interview since being released by her captors \u2062in Gaza.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>December 22, 2023 \u2013 6:05 AM PST HONG KONG (Reuters) \u2013 Chinese regulators announced on Friday a wide range \u2062of rules aimed\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>One \u200cof the main bottlenecks for Tesla is the speed it can make the 4680 batteries used in the Cybertruck with its new dry-coating\u2064 technology.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A group of 11 nonfiction authors have joined a \u2064lawsuit in Manhattan federal court that \u200caccuses OpenAI and Microsoft of misusing books the authors have written to train their models.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>San Francisco police Sergeant David \u200dRadford contacted Tesla about \u2062data \u2064on\u2062 an\u2064 alleged stalker\u2019s remote access to a vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How does immigration fraud undermine the\u200c integrity \u200dof the immigration system?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Thousands of\u200b dollars and up to 10 years\u2064 in prison if convicted of the conspiracy to commit\u2063 visa \u2062fraud charge.\u200d <\/p>\n<p>The investigation into this scheme \u200dwas conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement&#8217;s Homeland Security Investigations unit,\u200d with\u200b assistance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-votes-on-major-security-upgrade-will-fine-members-5k-for-bypassing-metal-detectors\/\" title=\"House Votes On Major Security Upgrade, Will Fine Members K For Bypassing Metal Detectors\">local law enforcement agencies<\/a> in the various locations where the fake robberies took place.<\/p>\n<p>Immigration fraud is a serious offense that\u2062 undermines the \u2064integrity of\u2063 the immigration system and exploits the benefits intended for \u200bgenuine victims of crime. This case highlights \u2063the importance of thorough vetting and \u200cinvestigation processes to \u2063prevent \u200bfraudulent activities.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a reminder that immigration benefits should \u2064be reserved for those who \u2063truly need\u200d them, and attempts to manipulate the system for personal gain\u2064 will not \u200bgo unpunished. \u2063 <\/p>\n<p>The U visa program was created to provide protection and support to\u2064 immigrants who have suffered from qualifying criminal\u200b activities and are willing\u200d to assist law\u2064 enforcement in the investigation or prosecution.\u2063 It is not intended to be exploited for fraudulent purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors are committed to holding individuals accountable for fraudulent actions and protecting the \u200bintegrity of the immigration system. The arrests and charges in\u2063 this case send a strong message that visa fraud will not\u2062 be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>As the legal proceedings continue for Patel and\u200d Singh, it \u200bis\u200c important \u200bfor the public to remain vigilant and report\u2063 any suspicions of immigration fraud to the \u200cappropriate authorities. Maintaining the integrity of the immigration \u2063system is essential to ensure fairness and justice\u200c for all those involved.<\/p>\n<p>Immigration \u200cfraud poses a threat to national\u2064 security and\u2062 can have serious\u2062 consequences for \u200cindividuals and \u200bcommunities. It is crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexican-capo-ovidio-guzman-extradited-to-us-in-win-on-fentanyl-war\/\" title=\"Mexican drug lord Ovidio Guzman extradited to US, a victory in the fight against fentanyl.\">law \u2062enforcement\u2064 agencies<\/a> to work \u2063together in identifying and prosecuting those engaged in fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n<p>By\u200d exposing\u200d and dismantling\u200b schemes\u2063 like the one \u200bcarried out by Patel \u2062and Singh, authorities \u200bcan\u2062 send a \u2062clear message that immigration \u200dfraud\u2062 will not be tolerated, and those\u2062 who attempt to\u200b deceive the system will \u200dface severe penalties.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b case serves as a reminder \u200bthat immigration processes should be handled\u200d with integrity and\u200c transparency, \u2064and any attempts to \u2064misuse or exploit them must be met with swift and decisive action.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200c legal proceedings unfold,\u2062 it is crucial \u200cfor \u2064the public to have faith\u2062 in the justice system and trust that appropriate measures will\u200b be taken to ensure accountability and deter \u200bfuture instances of immigration fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the goal is to maintain a fair and just immigration \u200dsystem that protects the rights of genuine victims while preventing fraud and abuse. This case highlights\u200b the ongoing efforts to achieve that\u2064 balance and uphold \u200bthe principles of\u2063 justice and integrity.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation and legal \u2064process continue, it is \u2062important for individuals to remain\u2064 informed and aware of\u200d the \u2063consequences of immigration fraud. By staying vigilant and reporting \u2063any suspicions, we can all contribute to\u200d the efforts to maintain a strong and secure immigration system.<\/p>\n<p>  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prosecutors accused Patel and Singh of orchestrating fake armed robberies to qualify store clerks for a &#8220;U visa,&#8221; granting immigrant crime victims a four-year stay in the US. 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