Event Brief
ICE acting director Todd Lyons: fraud scheme links 10,000 students
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said more than 10,000 foreign students are tied to suspect employers in a visa fraud scheme.
WHO: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons
WHAT: ICE alleged a STEM OPT visa fraud scheme involving thousands of foreign students and phantom employees
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: None
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