Decades-long nationwide marriage fraud scheme dismantled; 11 charged in NYC
- Published August 13, 2026 9:17 AM EDT NEW YORK - Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.
- immigration status for foreign nationals.
- What we know: According to an indictment, the network arranged more than 1,000 fake marriages between 2016 and July 2026, charging foreign nationals up to $100,000 for a staged marriage and assistance in obtaining a Green Card.
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- Published August 13, 2026 9:17 AM EDT NEW YORK - Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.
- immigration status for foreign nationals.
- What we know: According to an indictment, the network arranged more than 1,000 fake marriages between 2016 and July 2026, charging foreign nationals up to $100,000 for a staged marriage and assistance in obtaining a Green Card.
Sources: Fox5atlanta