·Convicted in major US fraud case
·Two Indian‑origin businessmen in the U.S. face potentially decades in prison after a major fraud conviction
Washington
— Two Indian‑origin brothers in Pennsylvania have been convicted in a large federal fraud case involving visa fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, according to U.S. prosecutors.
Bhaskar Savani, 60, and Arun Savani, 58, were found guilty of running a network of businesses known as the Savani Group, which authorities say generated millions of dollars through fraudulent schemes over several years.
Investigators said the operation involved manipulating immigration processes, including misuse of employment‑based visas, as well as submitting fraudulent medical claims and concealing profits through complex financial transactions
Prosecutors described the case as a multi‑state racketeering conspiracy that exploited several regulatory systems. The businesses allegedly helped funnel illegal revenue while disguising the origins of the funds.
If sentenced to the maximum penalty on all charges, the brothers could face a combined prison term of up to 400 years, according to reports. Sentencing is expected later this year.
Legal experts say the case highlights growing scrutiny by U.S. authorities on immigration‑related fraud and financial crimes connected to business networks operating across state lines.
The case has drawn attention within diaspora communities, where leaders have urged professionals and entrepreneurs abroad to maintain strict compliance with immigration and tax regulations.
