Viral Visa Fraud Accusation Against Houston Dancer Debunked

The controversy began July 30 when an X account operating under the handle 'CyberGreen09' posted videos of Gollapudi performing traditional Indian dance, branding her a "forever F1 student" and claiming she was illegally working in the country. The post quickly went viral, drawing widespread scrutiny and harassment toward the Houston resident.

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Aaron Reitz, addressed the claims on August 4 after conducting an internal review. Reitz confirmed that Gollapudi is not a student visa holder, but a naturalized American citizen. While Reitz used the opportunity to reiterate his office’s commitment to prosecuting immigration fraud, his response drew criticism from groups like the Indian American Advocacy Council, who argued he failed to condemn the doxxing and public smear campaign directed at a private citizen.

Gollapudi responded on Instagram on August 6, describing the ordeal as incredibly difficult and urging followers to report the misinformation. The account behind the initial accusations has since been made private, amid reports that it frequently disseminates anti-Indian rhetoric. Observers are now questioning whether the U.S. Attorney’s office will take action against the individual responsible for the targeted harassment.