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Indian techie on H-1B accused of 'scam' by Texas whistleblower Sara Gonzales over food truck
A video of a heated argument between an Indian tech professional on H-1B and US-based whistleblower Sara Gonzales over a food truck in Texas has gone viral.
A viral video of a heated confrontation between a Texas whistleblower and an Indian H-1B visa holder has gone viral on social media. In the footage, Sara Gonzales claimed she had uncovered an "H-1B scam," alleging the techie is illegally operating and owning a food truck while on a specialised work visa.
“I confronted an H-1B tech worker ILLEGALLY running a food truck business,” Gonzales wrote while sharing a video. The clip captures her walking up to the Golconda Xpress Indian Food Truck and confronting Naveen Tummala. According to her, his H-1B is sponsored by Flexera Global Inc., but she claimed that he calls himself the owner of the food truck.
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During the confrontation, Tummala agreed that he was on an H-1B but denied working on the truck or owning it. He said it belongs to his wife, and at times he helps her with technical issues. Gonzales argued that Tummala was lying and that she had proof he works full-time on the truck.
Tummala shared that he is a chef and knows the recipes, but he doesn’t work on his food truck, which he said his wife owns and operates.
"I am off my duty. I cannot help my wife, or what? Do you think I am getting paid for it? I know my rules. I know my rights," Tummala said. When Gonzales asked why his wife was not at the truck, he added, “Do you think the business owners are always at the businesses they own?"
The techie continued, "You can do whatever you want. You think that's American. You guys do the same thing for everybody. Go ahead and check your backyard.’
At this point, Gonzales mockingly said that she was unable to understand Tummala’s English.
Following this, Tummala asked Gonzales to apologise and asked her to get off his property. He said, “You can do whatever you want. You think that's American. You guys do the same thing for everybody. Go ahead and check your backyard.”
Gonzales threatens to report him to the authorities as she leaves the premises.
Social media reacts:
While a few congratulated Sara Gonzales, most argued that what she did was unnecessary.
An individual wrote, “So, let me get this STRAIT sorry straight: creating a business is a ‘threat’ to American jobs? So in this dimension of logic, investing capital, paying taxes, and creating jobs for Americans is a devious plot to take work away from the Americans? And why is this dude even entertaining a stranger who seems to have spent their free time stalking him and harvesting his data? Before anyone jumps on me, I’m not interested in America or defending anyone. But the irony is that a country that prides itself on ‘liberating’ other nations’ by illegally taking away their oil and resources bombing them is worried about the sanctity of a visa. Logic has officially left the room.”
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Another expressed, “You didn’t even let him speak. You were yelling at him!?!? How is it reporting honestly!?!? What is the scam you are talking about!?!? H4 can do a business. Husband helping her wife!?!? Which one is a scam!?! Why don’t you look into Hispanic community in Texas!?!? Aren’t they already above 30%. Have done any reporting on them!?! Harassing legal people or visa process you know nothing about while not reporting what’s happening in own community is honest!?!?”
A third posted, “We live in a world where working hard and honestly is being questioned and punished.” A fourth commented, “He's not working if he's not getting paid. It's called volunteering.”
