Business Standard Features Insights from Deepika Kumari, Partner at KSK, on Immigration Fraud and Legal Consequences

Deepika Kumari was quoted in Business Standard on the pressing issue of fraudulent immigration practices targeting Indian citizens.

Commenting on the matter, she emphasised that Indian law already provides a clear regulatory framework: “Under Indian laws, it is only agents who are registered with the Ministry of External Affairs under the Emigration Act, 1983, who are authorised to provide overseas placement services,” she said.

She further highlighted the legal consequences of engaging in such schemes:

“Engaging in such fraudulent immigration schemes can attract criminal liability under Section 316 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (cheating), while human trafficking-related offences may invoke stringent provisions under Sections 359 and 360 of the BNS, 2023.”

Through her insights, she highlights the importance of regulatory compliance and consumer vigilance in safeguarding against immigration fraud.

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