NEW YORK — U.S. immigration authorities have initiated legal proceedings seeking a maximum civil penalty of $470,584 against an Indian-origin attorney accused of widespread asylum-document fraud
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the enforcement action against Suraj Raj Singh, a New York-based lawyer specializing in immigration cases.
The Allegations
Federal authorities allege that Singh prepared and submitted 118 fraudulent documents across 54 separate immigration cases.
According to ICE, the applications contained identical language, narratives, and accounts of persecution for entirely different clients. The scheme allegedly targeted Indian nationals seeking asylum within the U.S. immigration court system.
Government Response
"Fraudulent claims undermine the integrity of our nation's immigration system," said DHS General Counsel James Percival in a statement. He emphasized that such actions delay legitimate cases for vulnerable individuals who genuinely need protection.
This case marks only the second time DHS has pursued civil monetary penalties against an immigration attorney under federal document fraud statutes.
Next Steps
The Notice of Intent to Fine is a proposed civil enforcement action. The allegations remain under legal consideration, and Singh has the right to contest the claims before a final penalty is determined by federal authorities.
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