Indian-American Man Sues Over Wrongful Walmart Arrest

Kennesaw, Georgia — Mahendra "Mick" Patel, a 57-year-old Indian-American man, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Cobb County law enforcement and prosecutors alleging they wrongfully charged him with attempted kidnapping and jailed him for 47 days despite evidence of his innocence. The lawsuit, filed on February 9, 2026, stems from a March 2025 incident at an Acworth Walmart where Patel was accused of trying to snatch a young child from his mother, Caroline Miller, an allegation he has consistently denied.

Punjabi Devils Founder Arrested Fleeing to India

Lodi, California — A 27-year-old Indian-origin man who founded the Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club in Stockton's Central Valley has pleaded guilty to federal weapons trafficking charges, marking a significant victory in law enforcement's crackdown on organized motorcycle gangs.

Indian Americans Launch Major Anti-Scam Initiative

Maywood, New Jersey — Indian American families, seniors, and international students united Sunday to launch a groundbreaking anti-scam initiative called Help Before Scam, directly confronting a devastating fraud wave sweeping through immigrant communities nationwide.

How Late-Night Email Led to Tragedy in Texas

El Paso, Texas — The family of Vaibhav Duggal, a summa cum laude medical student who died by suicide in July 2025, has filed a lawsuit against Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeking over $30 million in damages.

3000 Stolen Identities: The FanDuel Fraud Story

Connecticut—Two Indian American men from Glastonbury have been arrested and charged with orchestrating a massive identity theft and online gambling fraud scheme that defrauded FanDuel and other sportsbooks of approximately $3 million.

Two Indians Arrested for Massive FanDuel Fraud Scheme

Glastonbury, Connecticut—Two Indian American men face serious federal charges for orchestrating an elaborate identity theft scheme that defrauded online gambling platforms of approximately $3 million. Amitoj Kapoor, 29, and Siddharth Lillaney, 29, were arrested after a joint investigation by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division and the IRS uncovered one of the most expansive identity theft operations targeting the gaming industry.

Missing Mom: FBI Director Kash Patel Rushes to Arizona

Tucson, Arizona — Federal authorities are intensifying their efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home on February 1 under suspicious circumstances. President Donald Trump personally pledged full federal support, and FBI Director Kash Patel is traveling to Tucson to coordinate the comprehensive search operation.

Indian Wellness Author Deepak Chopra Faces Epstein Scandal

New York—Indian-origin wellness guru Deepak Chopra found himself at the center of controversy after his name appeared in newly released Jeffrey Epstein case documents.

Indian Call Centers Steal $50M From 600+ Americans

Washington, D.C.— Maryland and federal authorities have dismantled one of the largest fraud schemes targeting Americans, announcing the shutdown of three India-based call centers that orchestrated a "staggering" $50 million theft from over 600 victims across the United States.

Rape Convict Loses American Citizenship in New Case

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Justice Department has launched legal proceedings to revoke the citizenship of Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-origin man who obtained naturalized citizenship in 2011 while concealing serious violent crimes from immigration authorities. Singh was later convicted of rape in the first degree and kidnapping in the second degree, prompting federal officials to pursue denaturalization on five independent legal grounds.

Shocking In-Flight Assault: Indian Man Convicted

Washington, D.C. — A 38-year-old Indian national has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman aboard a commercial flight approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Varun Arora faces up to two years in prison when sentenced on May 7, 2026, after a federal jury found him guilty of abusive sexual contact and assault on January 29, 2026.

22-Year-Old Indian National Indicted for Running Border Smuggling Racket

New York— A 22-year-old Indian national has been indicted for running an illegal human smuggling operation that transported Indian nationals from Canada into the United States across the northern border. Shivam Lnu directed the smuggling racket from January through June 2025, using multiple drivers, vehicles, and WhatsApp messaging to coordinate the illegal transport of migrants into Clinton County, New York.

Indian National Sentenced 18 Years: $15M Elder Fraud

Gainesville—A brave 84-year-old resident became the key witness in bringing down an international elder fraud operation, leading to the arrest and conviction of a 23-year-old Indian national who had defrauded elderly Americans of $15 million.

$55M Gold Scam: Texas Jewelry Stores Busted Targeting Seniors

Irving and Frisco—Two Indian-owned jewelry stores became the focal point of a massive law enforcement operation Thursday as authorities shut down what they describe as a sophisticated gold laundering scheme that defrauded Texas seniors out of more than $55 million. The coordinated raids at Tilak Jewelers in Irving and Saima Jewelers in Frisco capped a year-long investigation by the Collin County Sheriff's Office working alongside federal, state, and local agencies.

23-Year-Old Sentenced for Targeting Elderly Americans in Gold Scam

Gainesville, Florida — A 23-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in a sophisticated international fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans, causing devastating financial losses across multiple states.

Hyderabad Tech Pro Dies in Raleigh Road Tragedy

Raleigh, North Carolina — A 35-year-old Indian tech professional, Arun Kumar Sandram from Hyderabad, tragically lost his life in a fatal road accident late Sunday night on Interstate 40 East near the I-440 interchange.

Indian Man Charged in Atlanta Family Shooting; Children Survive

Lawrenceville, Georgia — A 51-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and three relatives in a tragic domestic violence incident early Friday morning. The shooting left three children traumatized but physically unharmed after they hid in a closet while one child's quick thinking to call 911 helped authorities arrive swiftly to the scene.

NRI's Rs 20 Lakh Gold Stolen, 2 Women Caught in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad—An NRI woman who traveled from the United States to Gujarat for a religious event became the victim of a brazen theft, only to have her precious ancestral gold jewellery worth Rs 20. 2 lakh recovered within hours.

Indian Couple Arrested in Virginia FBI Raid for Drug and Sex Trafficking

Dumfries, Virginia — An Indian-origin couple operating a Virginia motel has been arrested following a dramatic FBI raid that exposed a sophisticated drug and sex trafficking network. Kosha Sharma, 52, known as "Ma" or "Mama K, and her husband, Tarun Sharma, 55, called Pop" or "Pa," face federal charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl, alongside sex trafficking allegations. The January 15, 2026, raid marks the culmination of a months-long undercover investigation that documented illegal activities at the Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries.

Indian National Gets 30 Months for Illegal Tech Export

New Delhi—A Delhi-based businessman faces serious federal prison time after being sentenced in the United States for conspiring to illegally export controlled aviation technology to Russia. Sanjay Kaushik, 58, received a 30-month sentence along with three years of supervised release for a scheme prosecutors called deliberate and profit-driven.

Hyderabad Graduate Killed in Dallas; Suspect Arrested

Dallas, Texas — In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the Indian diaspora in America, 28-year-old Chandrashekar Pole from Hyderabad was shot dead at a Fort Worth gas station on October 4, 2025, while working a part-time night shift.

Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Jailed for COVID Relief Loan Scam

Chicago, Illinois — An Indian-origin businessman has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive scheme that defrauded banks of over $55 million in commercial loans and pandemic relief funds.

Indian Businessman Jailed 6 Years for $55M Fraud Scheme

Chicago — An Indian-origin businessman has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive scheme to defraud banks and exploit pandemic relief programs meant to help struggling businesses. Rahul Shah, 56, of Evanston, Illinois, submitted false applications and fabricated financial documents to obtain over $55 million in fraudulent commercial loans and COVID-19 relief funds.

Ohio Doctor Arrested After Infant Found With Multiple Fractures

Perrysburg, Ohio — A 31-year-old Indian-origin physician working at ProMedica Hospital has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses following the discovery of a 10-week-old infant with multiple fractures. Dr. Hanuman Gowda was taken into custody on January 9 after investigators found the infant had suffered breaks in both arms, both legs, and three ribs, with injuries appearing to be at different stages of healing.