Indian-born ex-CEO faces US citizenship loss over H-1B fraud

A former technology company CEO born in India is facing the loss of his U.S. citizenship after being convicted of H-1B visa fraud, according to court documents. The individual, whose name has not been disclosed, was found guilty of submitting false documents to obtain H-1B visas for foreign workers.

The case stems from allegations that the ex-CEO knowingly filed fraudulent petitions with U.S. immigration authorities, misrepresenting job roles and salaries to secure visas. Prosecutors argued that the scheme undermined the integrity of the H-1B program, which is designed for specialty occupations.

As part of the sentencing, a federal judge ruled that the conviction constituted a crime involving moral turpitude, which can trigger denaturalization proceedings. The government has initiated steps to revoke the defendant's citizenship, a rare but legal action under immigration law.

The former CEO now faces deportation if citizenship is revoked, in addition to any prison time imposed. Legal experts note that denaturalization cases are complex and require clear evidence of fraud during the naturalization process.