Two Texas Residents Indicted in Massive Multi-Year Visa Fraud Scheme

Two Texas residents, Abdul Hadi Murshid and Muhammad Salman Nasir, along with the Law Offices of D. Robert Jones PLLC and Reliable Ventures, Inc., have been indicted for orchestrating a multi-year visa fraud scheme exploiting the EB-2, EB-3, and H-1B visa programs. The defendants allegedly placed fake job advertisements to satisfy Department of Labor requirements, fraudulently obtained labor certifications, and submitted false visa petitions to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, enabling visa seekers to unlawfully enter and remain in the U.S. Payments from visa applicants were partially returned as fabricated payroll to make the jobs appear legitimate, and Murshid also faces charges of unlawfully obtaining and attempting to obtain U.S. citizenship. The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, visa fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and violations of the RICO Act. Federal authorities, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, have emphasized the severity of the scheme, which undermined national security and the lawful immigration process. Both defendants have made initial court appearances and face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.