Over 35,000 Indian Students Trapped In A Global Human Trafficking Web

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation into a shocking case of human trafficking involving Indian students, Canadian colleges, and large sums of money. The investigation uncovers how a network of agents and entities facilitated illegal immigration into the US by exploiting Canada’s student visa system.

A Tragic Beginning

This investigation was sparked by a heartbreaking incident in 2022. A family of four from the village of Dingucha in Gujarat froze to death while trying to cross the US-Canada border illegally. This tragedy shed light on a larger, hidden operation.

The Conspiracy Unveiled

According to the ED, Bhavesh Ashokbhai Patel is the main accused in a “well-planned conspiracy” to smuggle Indians into the US. Patel and his team reportedly secured admissions for people into Canadian colleges, not for education, but as a cover for illegal immigration.

Here’s how the operation worked:

Step 1: Individuals were enrolled in Canadian co...

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