Green Card Fraud Case: 11 Defendants Ran Alleged 'Sham Marriages' Scheme
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice charged 11 people in New York for running a marriage fraud scheme that helped mostly Chinese nationals get green cards. The scheme lasted about ten years, involved over 1,000 fake marriages, and included paying U.S. citizens to pose as spouses.Key Facts
- Eleven defendants were arrested for conspiracy to commit marriage and immigration fraud.
- The scheme operated from 2016 to 2026 and involved fraudulent green card applications.
- Foreign nationals paid up to $100,000 to enter fake marriages with U.S. citizens.
- The defendants staged fake wedding ceremonies and submitted false evidence to immigration officials.
- The fraud operated not only in New York but also in other states like Connecticut, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
- Participants included recruiters who found willing U.S. citizens and facilitators who earned commissions.
- The charges carry possible prison terms of five to ten years.
- The scheme generated millions of dollars over its operation.
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