Shamilova, a former paralegal at Shepelsky Law Group, faces charges for allegedly defrauding immigrants by falsely promising legal services.
The indictment alleges she charged victims, hailing from countries such as Poland, Ukraine, Serbia, India and Kazakhstan, fees ranging from approximately $4,500 to $16,250, without delivering any legal services.
"We allege that this defendant tried to enrich herself by targeting individuals from our vulnerable immigrant communities as they attempted to comply with federal requirements," Gonzalez said. "In Brooklyn, we are committed to protecting our friends and neighbors in all immigrant communities from those who attempt to prey on them."
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