Telangana student held in Hyderabad after US deports him for forged visa
His deportation occurred in the last week of May when United States immigration officers at Dallas airport discovered that his SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) status was inactive. Authorities have also arrested the managing director of an overseas education consultancy firm on June 2 for allegedly supplying the forged degree certificates. During a search at the firm's office, police seized several documents, including university certificates and Rs 10 lakh in cash. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Shamshabad Division) V Sreekanth Goud said, 'The student had studied for one year in the US and came to India and stayed for five months. When he returned to the US, immigration officers at the Dallas airport found his student status inactive on the SEVIS and deported him.' advertisementDuring interrogation, the consultancy head reportedly admitted to having sent 15 students abroad over the past five years using fake documents. Both individuals have been booked under charges of forgery and cheating. Further investigation is ongoing.
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