A Department of State employee was fired after video footage surfaced that appeared to show him admitting he had given illegal migrants advice and helped them dodge deportation.
The O’Keefe Media Group was informed in a statement by the Department of State that Arslan Akhtar, who had worked as a visa specialist for the agency, was “no longer employed by” the State Department.
“The contractor is no longer employed by the U.S. State Department,” an official said. “Upholding the rule of law and protecting the integrity of our immigration system is essential, which is why the Department will launch a new contractor screening and vetting process.”
The statement from the Department of State came after the O’Keefe Media Group released a video in which Akhtar appears to admit that he has advised illegal migrants, primarily Hispanic, not to speak with the police or “admit the truth.” Akhtar is also heard stating that he is “not a huge fan” of people from Yemen.
“Sometimes I do say it to cab drivers that are from, like, Hispanic descent,” Akhtar says. “I’m like, ‘Don’t talk to the police.’ I’m just saying, like, don’t admit the truth. That is the ultimate loophole: always maintain your innocence. Don’t give more information. Don’t tell them what you did because you think being honest will help your case.”
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Author: Marty Kaufmann
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