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DOJ announces indictments in sham marriages case

DOJ announces indictments in sham marriages case

Summary

The U.S. Justice Department charged 11 people in connection with a marriage fraud scheme. The scheme allegedly helped Chinese nationals gain permanent U.S. residency through fake marriages over about ten years.

Key Facts

  • The Justice Department announced the charges on a Wednesday.
  • The case involves 11 individuals accused of participating in marriage fraud.
  • The scheme lasted for roughly ten years and involved millions of dollars.
  • The fraud helped Chinese nationals obtain permanent residence in the United States.
  • The indictments were filed in the Southern District of New York.
  • Federal prosecutors described the plot as extensive and organized.
  • The scheme centered on sham, or fake, marriages to bypass immigration rules.
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