The Brief
- A Florida man and 10 others have been federally indicted for their part in a “sham marriage” ring that allegedly helped Chinese nationals bypass immigration laws by exploiting members of the armed forces.
- United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the unsealing of a three-count indictment that alleges the group recruited U.S. Navy sailors to marry Chinese nationals for money.
- Each U.S. spouse was allegedly given money at the wedding, more when the green card arrived and another payment after the divorce.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Florida man and 10 others have been federally indicted for their part in a “sham marriage” ring that allegedly helped Chinese nationals bypass immigration laws by exploiting members of the armed forces.
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the unsealing of a three-count indictment that alleges the group recruited U.S. Navy sailors to marry Chinese nationals for money.
The indictment accuses the group of having weddings in Florida and several states across the country.…