From The Straits Times · · 1m
US busts sham marriage ring in Massachusetts
US charges six over 12-year scheme arranging hundreds of sham marriages for immigrant green cards.
In brief
US charges six over 12-year scheme arranging hundreds of sham marriages for immigrant green cards. US prosecutors charged six people for a 12-year scheme that arranged hundreds of sham marriages to help immigrants get green cards and citizenship. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
US charges six over sham marriage scheme
Federal prosecutors charged six people with a 12-year scheme to arrange hundreds of sham marriages for immigrants to get green cards and citizenship.
Jennifer Gonzalez as alleged mastermind
Jennifer Gonzalez, 43, allegedly organized sham marriages for over a decade in Massachusetts, charging $38,000 to $40,000 per marriage.
Profit and operation details
The scheme generated over $6 million in profits and ran for 12 years, averaging 18 to 20 fraudulent marriages annually.
US Attorney's statement
US Attorney Leah Foley said Gonzalez operated with impunity under the last administration and that the American dream is not for sale.
Consequence for Gonzalez
Gonzalez obtained food stamps without listing scheme income and bought property in the Dominican Republic using scheme profits.
What it means
US prosecutors charged six people for a 12-year scheme that arranged hundreds of sham marriages to help immigrants get green cards and citizenship.
