ED Summons 11 Deportees in Crackdown on ‘Dunki’ Route
CHANDIGARH: In a significant move to tackle illegal immigration, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned 11 individuals recently deported from the United States. These individuals are believed to be connected to travel agents who specialize in facilitating the so-called ‘American dream’ through dubious ‘dunki’ routes.
Probe Under PMLA Initiated
The ED has initiated an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to trace the financial proceeds from these illegal activities. Sources indicate that the deportees have been asked to present themselves at the ED office in Jalandhar on various dates, with a notable number hailing from Punjab and one from Haryana.
Substantial Financial Transactions
Preliminary findings reveal that over Rs 44 crore was paid to these travel agents, with each individual reportedly shelling out between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 50 lakh to reach the United States illegally. This alarming figure underscores the scale of operations conducted by these agents.
Well-Organized Network Exposed
The investigations have revealed a meticulously organized network of agents operating across multiple countries, utilizing air routes, forests, and rivers to navigate through Mexico into the U.S. The involvement of these agents has prompted Punjab Police to file around two dozen FIRs based on complaints from the deportees.
The ED’s inquiry follows several deportation flights that have brought back 131 individuals from Punjab, with the first batch arriving on February 5. This crackdown signifies a determined effort by Indian authorities to dismantle the networks that exploit vulnerable individuals in pursuit of a better life abroad.
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Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as authorities continue their investigations into this complex web of illegal immigration.
