Jaswinder Singh, Alien Transportation, New York 2019

Jaswinder Singh, a 30-year-old Indian citizen who most recently resided in Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for knowingly transporting illegal aliens within the United States for the purpose of financial gain.

The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Robert N. Garcia, Chief Patrol Agent, United States Border Patrol, Swanton Sector, in a press conference.

Singh, who worked as an Uber driver, admitted to picking up several aliens whom he knew had crossed illegally into the United States and transporting them into the interior of the country, in exchange for payment. The scheme took place between January 1, 2019 and May 20, 2019.

On May 20, 2019, the day he was arrested for this offense, Singh drove to a location in St. Lawrence County, New York, to pick up two aliens – including a child – who had illegally crossed into the United States from Canada. The aliens paid Singh $2,200 after he picked them up.

Singh, who previously sought and received asylum in the United States, faces possible deportation as a result of this offense. United States District Judge David N. Hurd imposed a 2-year term of supervised release to begin after Singh is released from prison, in the event that Singh is not deported.

The case was investigated by the United States Border Patrol and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael F. Perry. This marks a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in the United States.

Singh’s actions not only put the lives of the aliens he transported at risk, but also undermined the integrity of our immigration system. His sentence serves as a warning to others who would engage in similar activities.

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