2 Indo-American brothers jailed for 7 yrs for H1B visa fraud

Atul Nanda, 46, and Jiten ‘Jay’ Nanda, 45, were each sentenced by Chief US District Judge Barbara MG Lynn in Texas to 87 months in federal prison. Each was convicted on one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud, one count of conspiracy to harbour illegal aliens and four counts of wire fraud.

The brothers, who have been on bond, were remanded to the custody of the US Marshals Service. “The H-1B visa program is a powerful and positive tool for businesses and foreign workers alike when properly used. 

When employers abuse the program, the foreign workers become a captive stable of cheap labour, victimised to the company’s financial benefit,” said US Attorney John Parker.