CBSA Sues Fraud Brijesh Mishra in False Offer Letter Case
Last updated June 24, 2023, 9:41 AM EDT (Toronto time)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on June 23 that they have charged Indian national Brijesh Mishra with immigration-related crimes.
According to the official press release, there is no confirmation whether they have arrested/detained Brijesh, but several media reports claim that he has been arrested.
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The Agency launched an investigation after receiving information about the status of Mr. Mishra in Canada and his alleged involvement in activities related to advising misrepresentation.
On June 23, CBSA announced that their investigation results in criminal charges for immigration violations based on collected evidence.
In addition, the charges also include the issuance of fraudulent letters to Indian students on behalf of Canadian post-secondary institutions.
CBSA charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) include:
- IRPA Section 91(1) Unauthorized representation or advice for consideration – one count
- IRPA Section 126 Counseling Misrepresentation – one count
- IRPA Section 127(a) Misrepresentation (Direct or Indirect Misrepresentation) – one count
- IRPA section 127(b) Misrepresentation (relaying misinformation) – once
- IRPA Section 124(1)(a) Failure to comply with law – once
Latest update on the CBSA-IRCC Task Force
The IRCC minister has set up a special task force of senior IRCC officers and CBSA staff who are now working together to solve the problem of students who have been victims of fraud in bogus offer cases.
CBSA identifies these students and sends the list to senior IRCC officers who will then identify their innocence and provide a chance to prove their innocence.
According to the latest update, 309 international students have been identified so far.
Pending the decision of the Taskforce, these students will receive a TRP with a validity of 6 months.
In addition, these students receive an open work permit for 3 years as soon as they are found innocent by the Task Force.
Lovepreet Singh whose deportation was suspended on June 13 due to student protest and Balbir Singh also appeared before the parliamentary committee on June 22, 2023.
Has Brijesh Mishra been arrested in Canada?
There is no confirmation of Brijesh Mishra’s arrest as per CBSA’s official press release on June 23.
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