Arrest warrant issued for Quebec man charged in alleged visa fraud scheme
The CBSA said Kasim allegedly presented himself as an immigration consultant working for a firm with offices in Canada, France and Bangladesh.
A Canadian warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 42-year-old Montreal man, Abul Kasim, who faces five charges following a Canada Border Services Agency investigation. The charges allege that Kasim facilitated the illegal entry of 53 people into Canada through the use of falsely obtained temporary resident visas, while 65 other individuals provided false information in their visa applications and refugee claims between January 2022 and March 2024.
According to the CBSA, Kasim allegedly arranged for 53 individuals to enter the country using fraudulent temporary resident visas, and he used four counterfeit Canadian passports to assist in visa applications. The investigation was launched in 2024 after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada provided information. Kasim has been charged with conspiracy to facilitate illegal entry, facilitating illegal entry, counselling or assisting individuals in providing false information in visa applications, using falsified Canadian passports, and using forged passports.
The CBSA reports that Kasim left Canada in June 2025 and is currently believed to be outside the country. An arrest warrant has been issued for him. It is important to note that the allegations have not been proven in court.
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