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11 indicted for allegedly running fraudulent marriage ‘agency’

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According to this article on CBS Los Angeles, by MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ

“Eleven people living in Los Angeles County and Orange County have been indicted for conspiracy to commit marriage and immigration document fraud.

“Marriage fraud is a serious crime that threatens the integrity of our nation’s lawful immigration system,” said United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins. “These defendants alleged exploitation of this system for profit is an affront to our nation’s tradition of welcoming immigrants and prospective citizens.”

According to the Department of Justice, the eleven defendants, six of whom are Philippine nationals, allegedly arranged hundreds of fake weddings in an attempt to circumvent immigration laws. Eight of the defendants were arrested in California on Thursday and will appear in federal court in California on Thursday and in Boston at a later date. One of the clients involved in the ring was living in Massachusetts.”

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