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Palaash Muchhal Accused of $50k Film Scam
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Palaash Muchhal accused of cheating Maharashtra financier of nearly $50,000 in alleged film scam

Singer-filmmaker Palaash Muchhal is facing fresh controversy after a Sangli-based financier accused him of cheating him of nearly $50,000 in a failed film investment. Police have confirmed that a formal complaint has been filed and is under investigation.

Suhail Kwatra charged in $429K Saks Fifth Avenue theft
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Indian-American stylist Suhail Kwatra charged in alleged $429,000 theft from Saks Fifth Avenue

Boston-based celebrity stylist Suhail Kwatra, once a fixture in elite fashion circles, is facing larceny charges after prosecutors allege he stole more than $429,000 from Saks Fifth Avenue through an elaborate merchandise returns scheme.

Luthra Brothers
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Who are the Luthra Brothers who fled to Thailand after $602.4M fraud and booking flight after Goa fire?

Delhi-based entrepreneurs Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra built a successful nightclub and restaurant empire across India. Hours after a deadly fire at their Goa club killed 25 people, they fled to Thailand, sparking legal battles and public outrage.

Indian Student Sentenced in Texas for Elder Fraud Scheme
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Indian student sentenced in Texas for elder fraud and money laundering scheme

A 21-year-old Indian national living in the US on a student visa has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $2.5 million in restitution for helping run an extensive elder-targeting fraud and money-laundering operation across multiple states.

FBI arrests Ashley Tellis
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FBI arrests Indian-American strategist Ashley Tellis for keeping classified defense files

The arrest of Indian-American strategist Ashley J. Tellis by the FBI for allegedly keeping classified defense documents has sparked a political storm in India, with parties divided over his legacy, loyalties, and past criticism of the Modi government.

Indian-origin doctor fraud
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Indian-origin doctor sentenced to 14 years in jail for $2.4 million healthcare fraud

Neil K Anand, 48, of Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive health care fraud scheme, illegally distributing opioids, and laundering over $1.2 million to conceal illicit proceeds.

Rambhai Patel Jailed for 20 Mos Over U-Visa Fraud & Robbery
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Indian national sentenced for staging armed robberies in visa fraud scheme

Rambhai Patel, 38, was sentenced to over 20 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $850,000 after pleading guilty to orchestrating staged armed robberies across the US to help victims fraudulently obtain U Visas.

Nebraska Human Trafficking; 5 Indian-Americans Charged
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5 Indian-Americans charged in Nebraska human trafficking and visa fraud ring

Federal authorities have arrested five Indian-Americans accused of running a multi-hotel trafficking and immigration fraud network in Nebraska, where minors and adults faced forced labour, sexual exploitation, unsafe conditions, and drug-fuelled operations. Over $565,000 cash seized in raids.

New Jersey
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Indian American doctor charged in opioid-sex exchange and medicaid fraud case

New Jersey internist Ritesh Kalra faces federal charges for allegedly running a pill mill, exchanging prescriptions for sexual favors, and billing Medicaid for fake visits—crimes that could lead to decades in prison and hefty fines.

Indian‑American Couple in Texas Charged in $4M Real Estate & PPP Scam
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Indian-American couple in Texas charged in $4M real estate and PPP scam

Sidhartha “Sammy” and Sunita Mukherjee, once high-profile socialites in the Indian-American community of Texas, built a polished public image through lavish events and Bollywood-style performances, which investigators now say masked an elaborate multimillion-dollar fraud operation.