Punjab lab owner held for forging US visa documents

Police in Jalandhar have apprehended a lab owner in Punjab on suspicion of document forgery related to US visa applications. The accused is alleged to have fabricated an experience certificate that was subsequently used in a visa application submitted to American authorities.

The arrest follows an investigation into the submission of fraudulent credentials during the visa application process. According to law enforcement officials, the forged document was prepared at the accused's laboratory facility and later presented as authentic proof of work experience.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about document fraud in visa application processes across India. Authorities have intensified scrutiny of certificates and credentials submitted in support of international travel applications, particularly those destined for Western nations.

The exact nature of the charges and further details regarding the woman who submitted the forged certificate remain under investigation. Police said they are examining whether other fraudulent documents may have been prepared through the same facility and seeking to establish the full extent of the accused's alleged involvement in the scheme.