Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Illegal Indian Arrested for Theft of $3M Lethal Powder
An illegal immigrant from India named Deepak Kumar was arrested in Pennsylvania for stealing a large amount of a special powder worth nearly $3 million.
This powder is used in many high-tech products.
Kumar had a driver's license from California, which has been criticized for giving licenses to people who are not legally allowed to work in the US.
The stolen powder belonged to a big company called Mitsubishi Materials Corporation.
The arrest has started a new debate about California's policies on immigrants and driver's licenses.
Deepak Kumar, an illegal Indian immigrant, was arrested in Pennsylvania with $2,857,500 worth of stolen tungsten oxide powder.
Kumar had a California-issued commercial driver's license, which has sparked criticism of the state's policies on migrant licenses.
The powder was intended for high-tech uses and belonged to Mitsubishi Materials Corporation.
Kumar was found using a specialized camera system and was caught with multiple forms of identification, including a fake New York State license.
The arrest has reignited debates about California's status as a 'sanctuary state' and its policies on undocumented immigrants.
- Who
- Deepak Kumar, an illegal Indian immigrant
- What
- Theft of $2,857,500 worth of tungsten oxide powder
- When
- June 26-27, 2024
- Where
- Pennsylvania, USA
- Why
- To transport and potentially sell the stolen powder
California's Policy on Migrant Licenses
Criticism of California's Policy
Policy on Migrant Licenses
California's Policy on Migrant Licenses
California allows migrants to obtain commercial driver's licenses using federal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), facilitating their integration into the workforce.
Criticism of California's Policy
Critics argue this policy creates a dangerous loophole, enabling illegal immigrants to commit crimes and evade federal immigration laws.
- Arrested Individual
- Deepak Kumar
- Age
- 31
- Stolen Item
- Tungsten oxide powder
- Value of Stolen Item
- $2,857,500
- Company Affected
- Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
- Arresting Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Location of Arrest
- Pennsylvania
- Current Custody
- McFarland, California
