27/12/2025
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Authorities in Poland have uncovered a large-scale visa fraud scheme that allowed thousands of foreigners, including Indian nationals, to illegally obtain entry into Poland and the wider European Union, according to a report by tvp.info.
At least 11 members of an organised crime group are facing charges that could lead to up to eight years in prison. The investigation is being led by Poland’s Border Guard under the supervision of prosecutors in the north-central city of Bydgoszcz.
Investigators revealed that the crime ring set up fictitious companies online and then applied for official permits to employ foreign workers. As part of the scheme, the group submitted falsified documents claiming that hotels, farms and restaurants across Poland were seeking foreign employees, complete with fabricated job descriptions and hourly wages.
However, when questioned by investigators, representatives of these businesses denied any involvement, stating they had never provided such details or contacted foreign workers.
While the majority of applicants reportedly came from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, visas were also issued to citizens of a wide range of countries in Asia and Africa. These included India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, alongside nationals from countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt and Ethiopia.
In total, Polish institutions processed more than 12,000 applications containing false information, which resulted in approximately 7,000 visas being issued by Polish consulates abroad.
The case has raised serious concerns about the misuse of employment-based visas and has implications for thousands of affected foreigners, including Indians, who entered the EU under fraudulent circumstances.
