India, Aug. 26 -- Walmart terminated its contract with one vendor a small number of US-based associates, but the case had nothing to do with H-1B visas, the company confirmed in a statement to Hindustan Times.

"Following an investigation, Walmart recently terminated one vendor and a small number of U.S.-based associates. This investigation had nothing to do with H1B visas," a spokesperson said.

This came after rumors circulated online that there was a fraud linked to H-1B visas at the American multinational retail corporation, which prompted firings. While these rumors began on Bild, a platform where verified employees can discuss work issues, they were also reported on by CTOL Digital Solutions, a Switzerland-based IT consultancy. Whil...