The participants: Patel, Patel, Patel, Patel, Patel, Patel, Patel, Patel, Patel, Patel, Patel, and Patel.
The worst visa fraud scheme of 2025 sounds made up.
A ring staged at least 18 armed robberies of convenience stores, liquor stores, and fast-food spots across the country.
On purpose.
The point: let the clerk standing there file as a “victim of violent crime” and claim a U visa.
Fake robberies.
Real visas.
The organizer just got prison and forfeited $850,000.