Exploring crimes committed by Indian immigrants in the US, including vandalism of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, insider trading in cryptocurrency, and scams targeting elderly immigrants. Hosts share personal experiences and aim to educate on immigration challenges and cultural similarities within Indian communities.
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Indian immigrants face immigration issues labeled as 'aliens' by USCIS, shedding light on challenges in the US.
Indian diaspora involved in various crimes like cryptocurrency scandal, highlighting darker aspects of the community.
Deep dives
The Origin of Area 51 Podcast
The podcast delves into the origins of its name, 'Area 51,' which reflects the term 'alien' used by USCIS for visa holders, sparking discussions on immigration issues faced by visa holders in the US.
Crimes Committed by Indian Nationals Abroad
The episode humorously explores various crimes involving Indian immigrants, like breaking the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a cryptocurrency insider trading scandal, shedding light on the darker aspects of the Indian diaspora and the consequences faced by the perpetrators.
Scamming the Elderly
The podcast touches on a $2.3 million scam where individuals posed as bank employees to con elderly people, illuminating the vulnerabilities and schemes that target this demographic, showcasing the darker side of fraud preying on the trusting nature of the elderly population.
Have you ever wondered if there were crimes committed by Indian immigrants in America? In this two part episode, we've done a deep dive into crimes committed by Indian immigrants in US. Initially we thought we wouldn't find that many, but we were in for a surprise!