Summary
Prosecutors have charged five people in Louisiana, including three current and former police chiefs, with creating fake police reports to help immigrants apply for special U-Visas. These visas are meant for crime victims who have helped law enforcement. The defendants allegedly took money to create false reports to aid these visa applications.
Key Facts
- Five people have been indicted, including three police chiefs.
- They allegedly used fake police reports to help immigrants apply for U-Visas.
- U-Visas are for victims of certain crimes who have helped law enforcement.
- The scheme involved false claims of armed robberies in central Louisiana.
- One businessman acted as a middleman between immigrants and police officers.
- Each false report allegedly earned the co-conspirators $5,000.
- Federal charges include conspiracy, visa fraud, and mail fraud.
- Defendants could face prison time and fines if convicted.
