DMV-submitted photo copy of indian driving license to get permanent license

I am from india came recently to VA. I went for driving license, submitted photo copy of indian driving license to get permanent license without learners license. They considered photo copy as forged document (original is in india), they told you will receive summons from court. But, they taken learners test and given learners permit. what is the impact? how to face this issue?

They taken photo copy and not given any receipt or anything for this