US: Social media post alleges Indians face frozen bank accounts before deportation; no official confirmation yet

Time of India

a day ago

A viral post on social media has triggered debate and concern over claims that some Indians in the US are having their bank accounts frozen before deportation. The post, shared on X, said, 'A lot of Indians are getting their bank accounts frozen before getting deported.' It went on to call the move a 'sure sign of deportation.'
According to a report by the Times of
India
, the post quickly gained traction among users supporting strict immigration enforcement. The comments come in the backdrop of the
Trump
administration's renewed immigration crackdown, especially after the recent unrest in Los Angeles that followed immigration raids.
While some individual reports have surfaced about migrants having their accounts frozen before deportation, there is currently no official confirmation that this is a standard procedure by US authorities.
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Commenters on the post questioned the legal status of those reportedly affected. One user said, 'Many were given endless H-1B extensions as they were on a long waiting list for a Green Card… Trump has restored order and if your visa runs out, you have to leave NOW.'
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Another comment read, 'My husband works for a well-known company and apparently they have an Iranian employee who just got notice that he's being sent back… He told me another nationality, too, but I can't remember.'
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The speculation comes at a time when immigration enforcement is under intense public scrutiny. A recent video of an Indian student being handcuffed and deported at Newark Airport also sparked widespread reaction in India. In response, the
US Embassy
in India stated, 'The US welcomes legitimate travellers while illegal entry, abuse of visas or the violation of US law remain punishable.'
There is no official statement yet from US immigration authorities on the viral claims regarding bank account freezes as a formal part of deportation procedures.