Walmart VP scandal: Unverified claims spark concerns among Indians over H-1B visas.

Walmart VP scandal rumors spread panic among Indians over H-1B visas. Unconfirmed sources claim a massive fraud, including a kickback scheme, led to the sacking of Walmart's Global Tech VP. The connection with H-1B visa holders is made by an X account, but the claims remain unverified. Indians are alarmed despite the lack of official confirmation from Walmart.

Unverified reports have sparked fears among Indians regarding their H-1B visas, following rumors of a scandal involving Walmart's Global Tech division. The claims, circulating on platforms like Blind and Reddit, allege a massive fraud scheme that led to the sacking of Walmart's Global Tech Vice President [1]. The scandal is said to have involved a kickback operation that gave preferential treatment to certain contractors, resulting in the termination of around 1,200 contractors sourced by Caspex [2].

The rumors, amplified by an X account self-labeled as a 'H-1B whistleblower', have not been officially confirmed by Walmart. Despite the lack of credible sources, the claims have sparked alarm among Indians, who fear that the scandal could negatively impact their visa status [1]. Some have expressed concern that the allegations could lead to a souring of perceptions of Indians in the U.S., potentially impacting their professional opportunities.

The Walmart incident comes amidst a broader reckoning within the technology staffing industry. Similar allegations of kickback schemes and corruption have been reported at Tata Consultancy Services, while the U.S. Department of Justice has intensified prosecutions targeting visa fraud and kickback schemes within IT consulting firms [2]. These developments underscore the systemic vulnerabilities in the technology sector's staffing infrastructure and highlight the need for robust third-party risk management protocols.

In response to the rumors, Walmart has not issued an official statement. The company earlier announced plans to lay off 1,500 workers as part of its restructuring efforts, but these layoffs were unrelated to H-1B workers [1]. The lack of official confirmation from Walmart has not dampened the fears among Indians, who continue to express concern over the potential impact of the scandal on their visa status.

References:
[1] Hindustan Times. "Walmart H-1B scandal rumors claim VP got kickbacks, 1200 terminated spark fears among Indians." Retrieved from [https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/walmart-h-1b-scandal-rumors-claim-vp-got-kickbacks-1200-terminated-spark-fears-among-indians-101755985714636.html](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/walmart-h-1b-scandal-rumors-claim-vp-got-kickbacks-1200-terminated-spark-fears-among-indians-101755985714636.html)
[2] CTOL Digital Solutions. "Walmart fires VP over kickbacks, terminates 1200 contractors." Retrieved from [https://www.ctol.digital/news/walmart-fires-vp-kickbacks-terminates-1200-contractors/](https://www.ctol.digital/news/walmart-fires-vp-kickbacks-terminates-1200-contractors/)