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Green Card Scam Suspect Charged $40K Per Marriage
Massachusetts woman charged with arranging $40,000 sham marriages for immigrants.
In brief
Massachusetts woman charged with arranging $40,000 sham marriages for immigrants. Jennifer Gonzalez, 43, allegedly arranged fraudulent marriages with U.S. citizens for up to $40,000 each over a decade. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Green Card Scam Operation
Massachusetts woman accused of running a green card marriage fraud operation.
Charged Up to $40,000 Per Marriage
Federal prosecutors say Jennifer Gonzalez charged immigrants as much as $40,000 to arrange sham marriages.
Over 10 Years of Fraud
Gonzalez allegedly arranged fraudulent marriages for more than 10 years and made hundreds of thousands annually.
Defendants Charged
Six women charged with marriage fraud, conspiracy, and harboring immigrants illegally.
Sham Marriage Scheme
Gonzalez matched clients with U.S. citizens and instructed on creating fake marriage documentation.
Massachusetts as Sanctuary
Gonzalez claimed Massachusetts was a sanctuary state and the best place for immigrants.
Operation Lasted Decade
Investigators say the operation ran for about 12 years and earned hundreds of thousands yearly.
The short version
Jennifer Gonzalez, 43, allegedly arranged fraudulent marriages with U.S. citizens for up to $40,000 each over a decade.
