India, Sept. 20 -- FRRO fixes Rs 38.5 lakh compounding amount for the seven accused.

The immigration-related offences against US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainian nationals have been settled through a statutory process, with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO), Delhi, fixing a total amount of Rs 38.5 lakh, even as the investigation into the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) allegations against the seven continues.

An order issued by the FRRO on 18 September 2026 allows the immigration-related offences against all seven accused to be compounded at Rs 5.5 lakh each. The amount comprises Rs 5 lakh for the offence under Section 21 and Rs 50,000 for the offence under Section 23 of the Immigration and...