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US charges 13 Brazilians, Cubans for fake Florida immigration firm; what docs show

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Federal authorities have dismantled a Florida-based operation that falsely presented itself as a legitimate legal firm staffed by attorneys. The enterprise, known as Legacy Imigra Solutions LLC, allegedly submitted falsified paperwork, delivered deceptive legal counsel, and arranged fraudulent marriages for its clientele. Owned and operated by Vagner Sorares De Almeida alongside several employee co-defendants, the group was brought down following an inquiry by the Homeland Security Task Force.

Key points

  • Defendants convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud face maximum priso…: Defendants convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud face maximum prison sentences of 20 years.
  • Additional charges of visa fraud conspiracy and marriage fraud conspiracy carry statutory…: Additional charges of visa fraud conspiracy and marriage fraud conspiracy carry statutory penalties of up to 10 years and five years, respectively.
  • Federal prosecutors charged all 13 individuals with multiple offenses, including the unla…: Federal prosecutors charged all 13 individuals with multiple offenses, including the unlawful employment of aliens which carries a six-month maximum sentence.

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Thirteen nationals from Brazil and Cuba have been charged in the US for allegedly running a fake immigration services firm in Florida. As stated in an official release by the Department of Justice, the accused allegedly provided false legal advice, falsified immigration documents and helped clients fraudulently obtain immigration benefits. According to court documents, the company, Legacy Imigra Solutions LLC, allegedly posed as a professional immigration firm staffed by experts and attorneys to attract clients. The defendants also allegedly hired immigrants they knew were not authorised to work in the US and conspired to commit marriage fraud.

Charges against 13 foreign nations accused by US

Vagner Sorares De Almeida (age 54), Juliana Colucci (age 47), Lucas Felipe Trindade Silva (age 34), and Ronaldo De Campos (age 35) are each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and two counts of wire fraud. They are also charged with four counts of conspiracy to commit visa fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud, and one count of unlawful employment of aliens.

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