Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Indian Man Indicted for US Smuggling Scheme
A young man named Shivam from India has been charged in the US for helping people cross the border from Canada into the US illegally.
He is accused of organizing this smuggling operation for money.
The US authorities caught him after a chase involving two cars full of people who were not supposed to be in the US.
If Shivam is found guilty, he could go to jail for up to 15 years.
This happened because he was part of a plan to bring people into the US without following the proper rules.
Shivam, a 22-year-old Indian citizen, was indicted in New York for smuggling Indian nationals from Canada into the US.
He is charged with one count of conspiracy and four counts of illegally transporting people for financial gain.
The smuggling operations occurred from January through June 2025, with coordination via WhatsApp messages.
A pursuit involving two vehicles carrying 12 undocumented persons led to the discovery of the scheme.
If convicted, Shivam faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
- Who
- Shivam, a 22-year-old Indian citizen
- What
- Indicted for smuggling Indian nationals from Canada into the US
- When
- Operations occurred from January through June 2025
- Where
- Northern District of New York, US-Canada border
- Why
- For private financial gain
- Name
- Shivam (last name unknown)
- Age
- 22
- Nationality
- Indian
- Charges
- 1 count of conspiracy, 4 counts of illegal transport
- Maximum Sentence
- 15 years
- Location of Indictment
- Northern District of New York
- Time Period of Operations
- January through June 2025
- Number of Undocumented Persons Transported
- 12
