India, April 10 -- Ten Indian Nationals were indicted by a US federal grand jury in Boston in connection to a conspiracy to stage armed robberies at convenience stores so clerks could falsely claim victim status in immigration applications.

The defendants were previously charged by criminal complaint in March 2026. They were indicted with one count of conspiracy to commit fraud.

In a press release by US attory's office, ten individuals were identified:

The release said that all 10 defendants were previously charged by criminal complaint and released on conditions.

The case came to light after an investigation into Rambhai Patel, the organiser of the scheme, and getaway driver Balwinder Singh. Ramabhai carried out at least 6 staged arm...