New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- A 39-year-old Indian-origin tech professional, Mehul Goswami, has been arrested in the United States for allegedly defrauding the New York State government by "moonlighting" - holding a private job during his official working hours.

According to reports in US media, Goswami was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony in New York that carries a maximum prison sentence of up to 15 years.

Goswami, based in New York, worked as a project coordinator for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). His official salary in 2024 was $117,891 (approx. Rs.98 lakh).

While employed full-time with the state government - reportedly working remotely - Goswami allegedly began a seco...