Indian Gangsters Exploit US and Canada for Transnational Crime Operations
Newsweek: Indian gangsters use US, Canada asylum, student visas to run transnational crime

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A Newsweek report reveals that Indian gangsters are allegedly using asylum and student visas to operate criminal networks from the US and Canada. These fugitives, wanted for serious crimes in India, exploit legal loopholes to orchestrate crimes back home while evading extradition.
- 01Indian gangsters are reportedly using student visas and asylum claims to enter North America and run criminal networks.
- 02The FBI and Canadian authorities recognize these networks as transnational criminal organizations involved in serious crimes like murder and narcotics trafficking.
- 03Investigators note a shift in criminal operations from physical presence to digital coordination using encrypted apps and cryptocurrency.
- 04Legal hurdles have complicated India's extradition requests for fugitives residing in the US and Canada.
- 05The model of crime has evolved to include younger recruits and a focus on fentanyl trafficking.
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A recent report by Newsweek outlines how Indian gangsters are allegedly leveraging asylum and student visas to establish and operate criminal networks from the United States and Canada. These individuals, wanted for various serious offenses in India, have reportedly found a safe haven in North America, allowing them to orchestrate crimes such as murder, extortion, and narcotics trafficking from afar. The report highlights that authorities in India, Canada, and the US describe these networks similarly, with the FBI labeling them as one of India's most wanted criminal organizations. Investigators have noted a shift in operational tactics, with gang leaders increasingly using encrypted communication and cryptocurrency to distance themselves from direct involvement in crimes. This 'hybrid model' allows them to command operations remotely while using local affiliates for execution. Despite India's repeated requests for extradition, legal and procedural challenges have hindered these efforts, complicating the enforcement of justice against these fugitives.
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The operations of these gangs pose a significant threat to public safety in both India and North America.
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