In NIA Charge Sheet, No Terror Charges Against US National VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians
- On Tuesday, the National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against seven foreign nationals, including US citizen Matthew Aaron VanDyke, for illegal entry and stay under Sections 21 and 23 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, declining to invoke the Unlawful Activities Act .
- Infiltrating India from Myanmar via the Mizoram border, the group allegedly imparted "pre-scheduled training" to Ethnic Armed Groups in drone operations, warfare, and jamming technology to support terrorist organizations operating in India.
- Investigators submitted evidence extracted from seized phones sent to CERT-IN, alleging the accused made "important disclosures" about a "conspiracy" while maintaining "direct touch" with terrorists carrying AK-47 rifles.
- Defense advocate Rohit Dandriyal criticized the six-month detention, arguing the NIA failed to substantiate UAPA charges; advocate Nitin Saluja asserted the decision not to invoke the anti-terror law proved his clients' innocence.
- Sharon VanDyke urged the Donald Trump administration to diplomatically intervene, calling the detention a "humanitarian emergency," as the NIA noted it may file a supplementary chargesheet if Unlawful Activities evidence emerges.
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NIA exposes US National Matthew VanDyke in cross-border Myanmar drone & mercenary probe
NEW DELHI: A key detail buried in the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) case against American national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals has brought renewed focus on the accused’s alleged movement from India into Myanmar and his reported presence at Camp Victoria, the military headquarters of the Chin National Army (CNA). The development assumes significance not because the National Investigation Agency has closed the door on…
NIA found he is not accused under UAPA: Advocate Rohit Dandriyal, counsel for US national Matthew Van Dyke - The Tribune
The NIA dropped UAPA terror charges in its chargesheet against US national Matthew Van Dyke and six Ukrainians, accusing them only under the Foreigners Act after 180 days in custody. The defence called out the agency's handling, while the case is listed for October 1.
NIA Chargesheet Drops UAPA Against US Citizen, Other Foreigners Accused of Training Anti-India Armed Groups
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against US citizen Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainian nationals, dropping the stringent anti-terror law UAPA for the interim. The accused, arrested in March, are prosecuted under sections of the Immigration and Foreigners Act for illegal entry, unauthorized travel into Mizoram without a Protected Area Permit (PAP), and alleged borde
NIA drops terror charges against US mercenary Van Dyke, 6 others in terror conspiracy case in big turnaround
he NIA has invoked Sections 21 and 23 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act and said further investigation is underway into possible UAPA offences, including the examination of seized drones, accessories and digital devices. The court has listed the matter for further proceedings on October 1.
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