US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito says a major investigation into suspected labour trafficking and abuse of foreign worker programmes involving H-1B workers is under way, and investigators have already issued multiple subpoenas and summons. D’Esposito describes the effort as among the most aggressive so far by the administration to address foreign labour fraud.
According to the outlets, the probe is being conducted through the Department of Labor Inspector General’s office and includes investigative steps such as subpoenas/summons aimed at gathering information relevant to allegations of wrongdoing connected to the visa and employment programmes. One report specifically notes that Cognizant is mentioned in connection with the probe, while another frames the same information more broadly as the administration targeting H-1B abuse.
The articles do not provide detailed findings, named individuals, or specific outcomes beyond describing the scope of investigative actions and the fact that Cognizant is referenced. The reporting focuses on what the Inspector General says about the scale of enforcement activity to date and the suspected categories of misconduct being investigated.
