Recent reports expose a clandestine network known as the ‘Dunki network‘, facilitating illegal immigration through deceptive means. This network assists individuals seeking migration without proper documentation or through fraudulent practices.
Individuals like Rupa Ram and Sandeep Kumar were misled by agents promising jobs abroad, using fake immigration stamps or fraudulent travel documents to bypass legal immigration processes. Ram’s case highlights the risks faced by those deceived into using counterfeit documents.
The network routes individuals through countries with visa-on-arrival facilities, such as Thailand and Malaysia, before potentially further onward journeys to other destinations. Some are routed through Europe and then Central America or the Caribbean to reach the US.
Agents also resort to identity fraud, providing passports with altered details to evade immigration scrutiny. This includes using passports of individuals with similar facial features or disguising passengers to resemble passport holders.
Delhi Police’s IGI unit has been actively involved in apprehending fraudulent travel agents and illegal migrants. Over 100 agents have been arrested for facilitating these illegal journeys in the first half of the year.
Social and Legal Impact: Individuals caught face legal repercussions, including arrest, deportation, and potential blacklisting from future travel due to their involvement in illegal immigration activities. The emotional toll underscores the desperation of those seeking better opportunities through illicit means.
The Dunki network highlights the complex challenges posed by illegal immigration networks worldwide, driven by economic disparities and exploitation. Addressing these networks requires comprehensive policies that safeguard legal immigration while tackling the root causes of illegal migration.
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