An Indian man's attempt to reach the United States through an illegal migration network saw him deported from Kenya before spending three days in a Russian jail. Gurwinder Singh, who travelled using a fake passport, was first denied entry in Nairobi before later being arrested in Belarus while attempting to cross the border illegally.
Singh's journey cost him Ksh12.4 million (Rs 69.40 lakh), which he paid to multiple travel agents.
His wife, Hardeep Kaur, reported the ordeal to Indian authorities, leading to a police case against five travel agents. According to the complaint, Singh's ordeal was part of an elaborate scheme that promised a safe passage to the US.
Two Indian passports on display Photo High Commission of India Singh left his home in December 2023, seeking better opportunities abroad.
