Brijesh Mishra, an immigration agent from Jalandhar, India, was arrested in Canada on Friday, June 23, 2023. He is facing charges of fraud and forgery in connection with a scheme to provide fake admission letters to Indian students.
The investigation into Mishra began in 2021 when Canadian authorities received a tip about his involvement in providing fraudulent documentation to international students. Mishra had created fake admission letters from several Canadian universities. Including the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto, and McGill University. These letters were used to help students obtain visas for studying in Canada.
Mishra is now facing five charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. These charges include providing false information to immigration officials, forging documents, and using forged documents. If he is convicted, Mishra could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
The arrest of Brijesh Mishra marks a significant development in the ongoing battle against immigration fraud. It serves as a strong message to those who attempt to exploit the Canadian immigration system that their actions will not go unnoticed. They will face legal consequences for their fraudulent activities.
