‘U.S. donkey route’ case: ED probe reveals human traffickers used fake visas to send Indians abroad
India’s Enforcement Directorate disclosed that a human‑trafficking network used counterfeit visas and forged emigration stamps to move Indian nationals overseas. Investigators seized fake visa templates, related documentation and digital devices during raids. The probe, dubbed the ‘U.S. donkey route’ case, highlights the use of fraudulent travel documents in illicit migration schemes. Authorities are continuing investigations to identify all participants and dismantle the operation.