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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

CEO used disability charity as a front' for offering illegal immigration advice

She was initially charged in March 2021 and was convicted in 2022 for conspiracy to do an act to facilitate to commission of breach of UK immigration law by a non-UK national, and of conspiracy to possess identity documents with intent. During her sentencing, the judge concluded that the charity had been used as a front, and that the evidence showed she was using OBAC as a way of disguising her dishonest activities and potentially finding people with whom she could take money.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

ABA Warns Public About Scammers Posing As Immigration Lawyers - Above the Law

Fraudsters posing as immigration attorneys exploit immigrants; verify credentials, avoid informal messaging, insist on in-person meetings, and confirm licensed status before paying.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

2 California abbots file countersuit against Buddhist nun for $5 million

Two Southern California abbots filed a countersuit seeking $5 million, denying accusations of sexual assault and alleging extortion by the woman who sued them.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Looking for an Immigration Lawyer? Don't Fall for These Scams | KQED

Immigrant families in California are increasingly targeted by scammers falsely posing as immigration lawyers.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Victims of the Trump Administration's China-Bashing

In 1955, U.S. consul Everett Drumright warned of a Chinese immigration threat, mostly based on unfounded claims and racial biases.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 months ago

NYC Council eyes bills targeting fraud by immigration service providers

New York City Council addresses immigration services fraud with new measures to protect consumers and enhance enforcement.
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