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Indian Man Indicted for Smuggling 12 Undocumented Immigrants

1/30/2026

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Story summary

Shivam, 22-year-old Indian citizen, was indicted in New York on one count of conspiracy and four counts of illegally bringing aliens for financial gain.
A grand jury charged him January 28, 2026, for directing smuggling from January to June 2025.
Border Patrol intercepted two vehicles carrying 12 undocumented individuals in January 2025.
WhatsApp messages link Shivam to the scheme.
If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.

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Story summary

Shivam, 22-year-old Indian citizen, was indicted in New York on one count of conspiracy and four counts of illegally bringing aliens for financial gain.
A grand jury charged him January 28, 2026, for directing smuggling from January to June 2025.
Border Patrol intercepted two vehicles carrying 12 undocumented individuals in January 2025.
WhatsApp messages link Shivam to the scheme.
If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.