New Delhi, July 8 -- The Trump administration has launched its first major investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, marking a significant escalation in its broader crackdown on immigration-related abuse. The inquiry will examine allegations of H-1B and PERM visa fraud, labour trafficking and the displacement of American workers, according to Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito.

The announcement comes as the White House intensifies its focus on immigration enforcement and employment compliance, with Vice President JD Vance expected to outline the administration's wider anti-fraud initiative during an event in Milwaukee later on Wednesday.

Speaking during an interview with Fox Business, D'Espo...