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Friday, 23rd October 2026
Five Charged in Canada Over Alleged Visa Fraud Involving 209 Bangladeshis
23 October 2026 19:10 PM
NEWS DESK
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has brought charges against five people over an alleged scheme to secure Canadian visas for more than 200 Bangladeshi nationals using forged documents and false information.
The alleged fraud was uncovered in 243 temporary resident visa (TRV) applications submitted by 209 Bangladeshi citizens, prompting Canadian border authorities to launch legal proceedings against the accused.
Four of the accused — Russell Mirza, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Md Mudachchhar Alam Bhuiyan and Kazi Nafiz Alam — appeared before the Valleyfield courthouse in Quebec on Thursday.
The fifth accused, Md Rakibul Hasan, is believed to be in Bangladesh. A Canadian court has already issued an arrest warrant against him.
Investigation Began in 2024
The alleged scheme came to light in mid-2024. On July 3 that year, CBSA officers, assisted by local police and firefighters, raided a residence in Mercier, Quebec.
After discovering evidence of suspected immigration violations, the agency formally launched an investigation in August 2024.
Investigators found that several Canadian residents had allegedly been presented as fictitious or fraudulent invitation sponsors. The group is accused of using fabricated documents and false invitations in an effort to bring Bangladeshi nationals to Canada.
In June 2025, authorities conducted coordinated searches in Quebec and Ontario, seizing laptops, computers and other documents considered important to the investigation.
To establish the alleged scheme, CBSA selected 79 of the most substantial and clearly documented visa applications and submitted charges to the court.
Charges Over Immigration Violations
The accused face allegations including conspiring to facilitate the unlawful entry of people into Canada, helping conceal information in visa applications and violating Canadian immigration laws.
The charges relate to an alleged organised effort to manipulate the country's visa system through fraudulent documentation and misleading information.
Canadian Government Warns Against Fraud
Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, said the country’s immigration system is founded on the rule of law and warned that those attempting to circumvent its requirements through fraud would face consequences.
The CBSA also said it would maintain a firm approach against fraudulent networks to protect the integrity of Canada’s visa system and preserve public confidence in the immigration process.
The case underscores the Canadian authorities’ efforts to investigate alleged organised immigration fraud and hold those responsible accountable through the courts.
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