ORLANDO, Fla. – Hours after multiple arrests tied to an alleged immigration fraud scheme in Orange County, questions remain about how unlicensed individuals posing as attorneys are able to swindle victims and how people can protect themselves.
Investigators say employees of the Orange County-based business “Legacy Imigra” are accused of defrauding hundreds of clients out of roughly $20 million. The case highlights what immigration attorneys say is a growing problem fueled by high demand for legal representation.
Orlando immigration attorney Ileana Rivera said she was not surprised to hear about the arrests…