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flag Eleven charged in scheme using fake marriages to get U.S. military members’ spouses Chinese green cards.

flag Eleven people, including U.S. military and former military members, were charged in a multistate marriage fraud scheme targeting service members from March 2024 to February 2025. flag The alleged plot, uncovered by Homeland Security Investigations, involved staged marriages between American service members and Chinese nationals to obtain lawful permanent resident status through false documentation and staged evidence. flag Participants were paid in installments tied to immigration milestones. flag The scheme spanned Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Nevada, and included bribery attempts to obtain unauthorized military ID cards. flag One Navy reservist has already pleaded guilty, and three others have admitted guilt. flag The case highlights national security risks tied to exploitation of immigration and military access systems.

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