Immigration

Infosys to settle US visa fraud case for $34m

By Washington Examiner
Published October 30, 2013 4:00am ET
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Infosys to settle US visa fraud case for $34m
John M. Bales, the U.S. attorney for Texas' eastern district, announces a $34 million settlement with Indian consulting giant Infosys to end a criminal investigation over visa fraud, in Plano, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. Infosys was accused of bringing thousands of foreign workers to the United States using incorrect visas, but denied any allegations as part of the settlement.(AP Photo/Nomaan Merchant) | Nomaan Merchant

PLANO, Texas — Infosys announced a $34 million settlement Wednesday to end a federal investigation into allegations that the Indian technology outsourcing giant circumvented immigration laws to bring thousands of lower-paid workers into the United States.

Federal prosecutors in Texas and Infosys said the settlement would head off any criminal case.

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