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Indian man Mitul Patel pleads guilty in Boston for staged Worcester store robbery to obtain U visa
Firstpost··27 Jun
Firstpost reported Patel paid gang leader Rambhai Patel convicted May 2025 to play victim in October 2023 armed robbery. Gang staged at least six fake robberies at convenience and liquor stores in Massachusetts.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Staged crimes for immigration benefits carry federal prosecution.
- U visa fraud schemes face strict US enforcement.
- Store owners participating in scams also face charges.
What's Happening
- Mitul Patel pleaded guilty to visa fraud.
- Robberies were staged for U visa applications.
- Sentencing is scheduled for July 2026.
Fraud Scheme
- Gang leader Rambhai Patel was convicted in 2025.
- At least six stores were used for fake robberies.
- Ten co-conspirators are awaiting sentencing.
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