'It Could Lead To...:' US Embassy's Warning After Indian Woman Caught Shoplifting In Illinois
Following an incident involving an Indian woman caught shoplifting, the United States issued an advisory warning that crimes like theft or assault could lead to visa revocation.
Hours after an Indian woman was caught shoplifting in the United States, the Donald Trump-led country has issued an advisory warning against theft or burglary.
In a post on social media, the US Embassy in India also mentioned that indulging in such acts could lead to the revocation of their visa and making them ineligible for US visits in the future.
'Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues – it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future U.S. visas," the advisory stated.
'The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all U.S. laws," it added.
Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues – it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future U.S. visas. The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all U.S. laws. pic.twitter.com/MYU6tx83Zh — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) July 16, 2025
The Indian woman in question was being interrogated after she was allegedly found stealing things from a Target store in Illinois.
The staff and security at the store grew suspicious after the woman spent more than seven hours at the store.
Subsequently, higher authorities were informed, and the police were called.
It was later claimed she attempted to steal merchandise worth around $1,300 from the retail store.
The woman later offered to pay for the items she had lifted.
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