Deepika Kumar Quoted in Business Standard on Legal Risks in Fake Overseas Jobs Racket

Posted On - 6 December, 2025 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva

Business Standard has recently featured expert insights from Deepika Kumar in its coverage on the Mumbai police’s crackdown on a major fake overseas jobs network involving over 238 passports.

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In the article, Deepika highlighted the serious legal consequences of operating unlicensed immigration businesses, noting that Running unlicensed immigration operations can attract charges of cheating under Section 316 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and, in serious cases, human trafficking provisions under Sections 359 and 360.”

Her comments highlight the increasing regulatory focus on fraudulent immigration practices and the importance of legal compliance in the booming overseas recruitment ecosystem.

Read more: https://www.business-standard.com/immigration/238-passports-more-mumbai-police-busts-fake-overseas-jobs-network-125120500237_1.html