A 36-year-old American national, Jordan Brown, was arrested near the India-Nepal border for allegedly attempting to cross illegally.Authorities discovered a Chinese passport, religious texts, an AI-powered translation device, and other personal belongings during his apprehension in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district.Investigators are verifying his claims of entering India via sea from Thailand and Sri Lanka, but he couldn't produce valid documents at arrest.No evidence of anti-national activities has been found yet.The case was registered under Sections 21 and 23 of the Immigration Act for unauthorized entry.This incident follows similar arrests of Ukrainians and a US national linked to terrorist training in Myanmar.Forensic analysis of seized items is ongoing, with officials withholding details about the Chinese passport's authenticity.