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US revokes over 175,000 visas over crime, fraud, security concerns
['Press Trust Of India']
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The US on Monday, August 10, announced that it had revoked more than 175,000 visas during President Donald Trump’s tenure for a range of crimes from reckless driving to sexual assault.
The Department remains committed to using every tool available to protect our communities from those who abuse it,” the statement said.
“A significant share of visas were revoked for reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement, and other crimes,” the state department said.
It said some of the individuals whose visas were revoked included a foreign national who was charged with felony rape and sexual battery – including of a victim who was mentally disabled.
A foreign national charged with felony kidnapping, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation of a minor also had his visa revoked.