A 39-year-old Indian-origin tech professional, Mehul Goswami, has been arrested in the United States for allegedly defrauding the New York State government by “moonlighting” — holding a private job during his official working hours.

According to reports in US media, Goswami was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony in New York that carries a maximum prison sentence of up to 15 years. Also Read | 'In this economy?': Indian techie shocked at appraisal after 4 months of joining

While employed full-time with the state government — reportedly working remotely — Goswami allegedly began a second full-time job in March 2022 as a contractor with GlobalFoundries, a major semiconductor company based in Malta, New York.

Investigators claim Goswami’s actions result

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