India, March 14 -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday arrested 10 Indian nationals across four states in the US for allegedly participating in staged armed robberies linked to a visa fraud.

The US federal agency said the Indian nationals allegedly participated in staged armed robberies that allowed the 'victims' to claim immigration benefits under U visa category, the FBI said in a statement.

The U non-immigrant visa is meant for victims of specific crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement.

The FBI said 11 Indians have been charged in connection with staged armed robberies. Ten of those were arrested, while the eleventh accused was charged and deported to India.

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