Delhi Police have arrested Naresh Kumar, a 36-year-old travel agent from Matoulli village, Patiala (Punjab), for his role in an illegal immigration racket. The arrest comes after the deportation of Gursahib Singh, an Indian national, from the United States.

Officials confirmed that Kumar was part of a larger network that facilitated illegal entry into the US using forged documents, including fake Schengen visas, and passport tampering to hide the forgeries.

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How the Scam Was Exposed

The operation came to light when Gursahib Singh (39) was deported from the US and arrived at IGI Airport on the night of April 4. During document verification, immigration officials spotted glue marks on his passport—evidence of tampering.

Singh, a native of Tarn Taran, Punjab, was detained and booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Passport Act. During interrogation, Singh revealed that he had paid Rs 20 lakh to agents for illegal entry into the US, of which Rs 3 lakh was transferred to a bank account traced to Naresh Kumar.

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The ‘Dunki Route’ Connection

As per the investigation, Singh was routed through several countries—UK, Spain, Guatemala, and Mexico—before illegally crossing into the US via Tijuana, commonly referred to as the ‘Dunki route’. The travel was arranged by agents operating across international borders, with fake visas and altered passports forming the backbone of the operation.

Singh had earlier returned to India from Singapore in 2024, after which he met a known agent Gurdev Singh alias ‘Gurri’, who guaranteed illegal passage to the US in exchange for a hefty sum.

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Naresh Kumar’s Role Confirmed

During his custodial interrogation, Naresh Kumar confessed to working in the illegal immigration business for several years along with his brother. He admitted to collaborating with Gurdev Singh and receiving commissions for helping arrange fake travel documents.

Police are now examining Kumar’s financial records and digital footprint to identify other potential victims and collaborators.

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Search Continues for Key Accused

Authorities are actively pursuing Gurdev Singh, who remains absconding. Investigative teams are also coordinating with international agencies to track other individuals involved in the forgery and illegal immigration network.

This case sheds light on the increasing use of forged visas, passport manipulation, and dangerous immigration routes to enter the United States illegally—a growing concern for law enforcement and immigration authorities.