Chandrakant "Lala" Patel, an Indian-origin restaurateur

🚨 Chandrakant "Lala" Patel, an Indian-origin restaurateur, and four top cops have been indicted in a decade-long U-visa fraud scheme. They allegedly faked armed robbery reports to help immigrants fraudulently obtain visas meant for crime victims. 💰 Patel reportedly paid officers $5,000 per false report. The group faces serious charges, including conspiracy, bribery, and mail fraud. Chandrakant "Lala" Patel, an Indian-origin restaurateur, and four Louisiana police chiefs allegedly fabricated armed robbery reports to help immigrants secure visas meant for crime victims, with Patel paying $5,000 per fake report. The scheme exploited the U.S. immigration system, undermining protections for real victims. Authorities have traced $230,000 in illicit payments. Stay tuned as this investigation unfolds!