Enforcement Directorate Investigates Canadian Colleges in Human Trafficking Scheme
The probe reveals a network involving Indian entities and Canadian institutions allegedly facilitating illegal migration to the US through student visa fraud.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating over 200 Canadian colleges and Indian entities for their alleged roles in human trafficking operations.
- The scheme involved arranging student visas for Indians under the pretext of college admissions in Canada, with individuals later crossing illegally into the US.
- Victims were charged between ₹55 and ₹60 lakh each, with college fees reportedly refunded to their accounts after the illegal border crossings.
- The investigation uncovered agreements between Indian agents and Canadian colleges, with over 25,000 students referred annually by one entity and 10,000 by another.
- Searches conducted at eight locations in India led to the freezing of ₹19 lakh in bank accounts, seizure of documents, digital devices, and two vehicles.
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Hindustan Times 