Feds bust massive marriage fraud ring that arranged 200 bogus weddings to get green cards
Federal authorities announced charges Wednesday against six people they said were part of a major marriage fraud ring in Massachusetts that charged immigrants as much as $40,000 and set them up in sham unions with American citizens so they could get quick legal status here.
TL;DR
- Federal authorities charged six people in Massachusetts.
- The individuals are accused of operating a major marriage fraud ring.
- The ring allegedly charged immigrants up to $40,000.
- The scheme involved setting up sham unions with American citizens.
- The purpose was to help immigrants gain quick legal status.