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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
US Embassy in India responds to the viral video of Indian woman tourist caught stealing at Target
The US Embassy in India has shared a clear and straight message to visa holders in the country. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the embassy said: 'Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues', adding 'it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future U.S. visas'. The post comes amidst reports of an Indian tourist named Alvani being detained in the country after she was caught shoplifting merchandise worth $1,000 at a Target Store in the country. Here's what US embassy says in the advisory The advisory from US embassy in India says '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.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Indian woman caught shoplifting $1,000 worth of items As mentioned above, Alvani was caught allegedly shoplifting items worth nearly $1,000 (approx. Rs 1.1 lakh) at a Target Store in the US, leading to her arrest on the spot. The footage of her arrest, captured on a police bodycam, was shared by YouTube channel @BodyCamEdition. With over 835,000 views, the video has gone viral online. Watch the viral video here: She Spent 7 Hours in Target to Steal THOUSANDS in Merchandise In the video, Avlani can be seen pleading with officers to let her pay for the items she shoplifted from the store. 'Why can't I just pay for it?' she asks. An officer replies, 'We're way, way, way past that. You committed a felony.' 'But if I'm paying for it, what is the harm?' she says. To this, the officer replies 'It would have been fine if you didn't leave, right? You would have had that opportunity to pay. But because you left the store at that point, you chose to not pay for it, and we can't go back.' AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
US Embassy warns of visa consequences after shoplifting incident involving Indian woman
The US Embassy in India has issued a stern warning to visa holders and applicants: breaking American laws, even seemingly minor ones, can lead to visa revocation and future bans from entering the United States. This cautionary note comes after a widely shared video showed an Indian woman, identified as Avlani, being arrested for allegedly shoplifting items worth approximately INR 1.1 lakh (around $1,300) from a Target store in Illinois. The footage, released on a YouTube channel called @BodyCamEdition, shows her pleading with officers to let her go. 'Why can't I just pay for it?' she asks. But the officer responds, 'We're way past that. You committed a felony.' Read more: By 4 PM, these Indian hill stations turn into foggy escapes A day after the video went viral, the US Embassy in India took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a clear message: '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 US visas. The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws.' The embassy further emphasised that criminal activity, regardless of the perceived severity, can have long-term immigration consequences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Acer TravelLite Laptop Your AI assistant at work acer Book Now Undo ''Regardless, this is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude, namely one that involves dishonesty and could have serious consequences. If you are in the U.S. on a student visa, an arrest for shoplifting, let alone a conviction, could result in your visa being revoked. If you are in the U.S. on a visitor or work visa, it could lead to you not being allowed to reenter the US in the future' said Alen Takhsh, a US based immigration lawyer. The woman in question reportedly spent over four hours in the Target store, browsing various sections, before allegedly leaving with unpaid merchandise. A store employee alerted the authorities, who later apprehended her. In the video, she is heard saying, 'I don't want to get into any trouble… I haven't done anything yet… I'm really sorry.' When asked about her passport, she pleads with the officers not to take her to the police station. This incident has sparked debate and concern across social media, especially among Indian nationals traveling to or residing in the US. While some expressed sympathy, others pointed out that ignorance or regret doesn't excuse criminal conduct, particularly in a country with strict immigration laws. Read more: 5 hill stations in India where the toy train still runs The embassy's advisory also arrives amid broader immigration crackdowns under the Trump administration. According to the United Nations, over 1.42 lakh individuals have been deported from the US since January. In recent years, the country has increased scrutiny of visa applicants, including mandatory disclosure of social media accounts and tighter enforcement at ports of entry.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Indian woman caught shoplifting: US embassy reacts after viral video; issues fresh visa warning
(Source: YouTube/Body Cam Edition) A day after a viral video showed an Indian tourist being arrested for allegedly shoplifting nearly $1,000 worth of items from a Target store in the United States, the US Embassy in India has issued a pointed warning to visa holders: breaking American laws could result in visa revocation and a permanent bar from future entry. In a statement posted on X, the US Embassy said, '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 US visas. The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws.' Just a day earlier, bodycam footage surfaced showing a woman identified as Avlani, an Indian tourist, being arrested for felony theft. The video, shared by YouTube channel @BodyCamEdition, shows her pleading with officers to allow her to pay for the items. 'Why can't I just pay for it?' she asks, but an officer replies, 'We're way past that. You committed a felony.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, this game will keep you up all night. No Install. Play for free. Navy Quest Undo US immigration lawyer Alen Takhsh said that even without a conviction, an arrest for shoplifting can carry severe immigration consequences. 'This is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude, one that involves dishonesty and could have serious consequences,' he said earlier. The advisory comes amid a broader clampdown under President Trump's immigration policy. According to the UN, more than 1.42 lakh individuals have been deported from the US since January. The US has also tightened social media vetting for visa applicants and introduced a sweeping travel ban on several countries, though India remains unaffected by those measures.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Indian tourist in US caught stealing items worth nearly $1,000 from Target
Agencies An Indian tourist was arrested on the spot in the United States for allegedly shoplifting nearly $1,000 worth of items from a Target store. In the video, Avlani, the Indian tourist, is seen pleading with officers to let her pay for the items she allegedly tried to take. 'Why can't I just pay for it?' she asks, to which an officer replies, 'We're way, way, way past that. You committed a felony.' 'But if I'm paying for it, what is the harm?' she said. 'It would have been fine if you didn't leave, right? You would have had that opportunity to pay. But because you left the store at that point, you chose to not pay for it, and we can't go back," said the official in the video. A police bodycam video of the incident has now gone viral. Watch video here: The moment of her arrest was captured and shared by the independent YouTube channel @BodyCamEdition, which uploads raw police footage. The viral has garnered is about to reach 1 million views in just two days. What will the impact of this incident? Legal experts say that such an incident can carry serious consequences, especially for foreign nationals. 'Regardless, this is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude, namely one that involves dishonesty and could have serious consequences,' Alen Takhsh, a US-based immigration attorney, told TOI. 'If you are in the US on a student visa, an arrest for shoplifting, let alone a conviction, could result in your visa being revoked. If you are in the US on a visitor or work visa, it could lead to you not being allowed to re-enter the US in the future.' (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Leadership shakeups cloud Ola Electric's revival attempts Trent trips on the ramp. Is it still worth the splurge or time to change brands? Just before the Air India crash, did India avert another deadly mishap? Can Indian IT protect its high valuation as AI takes centre stage? Stock Radar: Why is Hindustan Zinc looking good for a short-term bounce after falling over 35% from highs? These large-caps have 'strong buy' & 'buy' recos and an upside potential of more than 25% Buy, Sell or Hold: Motilal Oswal maintains buy rating on HCL Tech; ICICI Securities maintains sell call on Tata Technologies Consolidation: An opportunity or threat? Depends on…. 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of over 26%
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Who is Avlani? Indian woman caught shoplifting $1,000 worth of items at US Target store
A shopping trip to a Target store in the United States took a shocking turn for an Indian tourist, identified as Avlani, after she was allegedly caught shoplifting nearly $1,000 (approx. Rs 1.1 lakh) worth of merchandise. The incident led to her immediate arrest and has since sparked widespread online debate. Footage of the arrest, captured on a police bodycam, was shared by the independent YouTube channel @BodyCamEdition, known for uploading raw law enforcement videos. The video has since gone viral, racking up over 835,000 views. — IndianInvasionN (@IndianInvasionN) In the clip, Avlani is seen pleading with police officers to let her pay for the items. 'Why can't I just pay for it?' she asks. One officer responds, 'We're way, way, way past that. You committed a felony.' When Avlani insists, 'But if I'm paying for it, what is the harm?', the officer explains, 'It would have been fine if you didn't leave. You would have had that opportunity to pay. But because you left the store at that point, you chose to not pay for it, and we can't go back.' Live Events Legal experts say such offenses can carry significant consequences—especially for foreign nationals. Alen Takhsh, a US-based immigration attorney, explains: 'This is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude—one involving dishonesty—which could have serious consequences. If you're in the US on a student visa, an arrest or conviction for shoplifting could lead to visa revocation. If you're on a visitor or work visa, it might affect your ability to re-enter the US in the future.' The video has divided opinion online. Some commenters have expressed sympathy, suggesting the possibility of a cultural misunderstanding. Others, however, have called the incident deeply embarrassing for the Indian community abroad.
