H-1B fraud: 30 U.S. companies under investigation for suspected visa abuse network

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Ken Paxton investigates nearly 30 North Texas businesses for alleged abuses H-1B visa plans, according to an official statement shared online.

Investigators say some companies operate so-called
Investigators say some companies operate so-called “ghost offices.” (Representative archival photo)

Breaking 911 is published on X Texas Attorney General Action is being taken against multiple companies and a copy of the press release dated April 30, 2026 is attached. The statement confirmed that a Civil Investigation Demand (CID) had been issued as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud related to the visa system.

Companies accused of running ‘ghost offices’

Authorities have named several companies under investigation, including Tekpro IT LLC, Fame PBX LLC, 1st Ranking Technologies LLC, Qubitz Tech Systems LLC, Blooming Clouds LLC, Virat Solutions Inc., Oak Technologies Inc., Techpath Inc. and Techquency LLC.

According to the press release, these entities allegedly engaged in fraudulent conduct designed to exploit the H-1B visa program. Investigators allege that some companies operate so-called “ghost offices” that falsely present active business operations to sponsor foreign workers.

Also read: Ghost jobs, real visas: How two Indian-origin men committed H-1B fraud in the US

Paxton vows to fight abuse

Paxton said in a statement that his office will firmly oppose abuse of the visa system. “I will not allow the H-1B program to be abused by bad actors seeking to exploit it as a loophole that allows aliens to invade Texas“, he said. “My office will continue to work to detect and eliminate fraud in the H-1B program.

As part of the investigation, authorities requested detailed records from the companies, including employee lists, descriptions of business activities, financial statements and internal communications.

Also read: Texas commentator Sara Gonzales accuses H-1B technicians of ‘fraud’, claims some Indians are gaming visa system

Officials said the move is part of an ongoing effort to review the use of H-1B visas and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

The latest action builds on what the attorney general’s office calls an ongoing investigation into H-1B visa abuses that has previously implicated other Texas companies. The office said it is actively reviewing participants in the program to ensure it operates within the law and prioritizes the interests of American workers.

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