Canada accuses Indian businessman of foreign interference, disinformation | Globalnews.ca

Ankit Srivastava, 42 , is accused of trying to influence Canadian politicians.

He has argued his innocence for almost a decade , and two rulings from the bench have gone his way, most recently last month .

Canadian national security officials have alleged the Indian conglomerate and its senior executive have also been involved in more secretive activities.

The records show Canadian officials have taken the fight against Indian foreign interference to a new front: the immigration system.

The Srivastava Group describes itself as one of India ’s fastest-growing business houses.

It has been accused of activities Canada deemed unhealthy to democracy.

The immigration department refused Srivasava 's application for permanent residence in Canada in 2022 .

He was a major player in the Srivassava Group , which “has engaged in a number of disinformation campaigns”.

Srivastava 's name, meanwhile, continues to appear in his newspaper column about Modi ’s “principled vision,” “historic” foreign travels, “diplomatic masterstroke” EU DisinfoLab dismisses criticism of its work, says it stands firmly and unequivocally by its findings.

The immigration department says allowing the Indian businessman to resettle in Canada would be “hugely problematic” for Canada .