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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael Casey

Trump's DOJ arrests six people over sham marriages that cost immigrants $40,000

U.S. Attorney Leah Foley announced the arrests on Wednesday - (AP)

Six people in Massachusetts are facing charges over a marriage fraud ring involving up to 20 sham marriages designed to help foreign nationals obtain legal status.

Jennifer Gonzalez, 43, is accused of being the ringleader and paying five other defendants to participate in the ceremonies, with several taking part in multiple weddings. Immigrants paid between $38,000 and $40,000 for each fake marriage.

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