US charges 11 in sham marriage immigration scheme involving Chinese nationals

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US officials charged 11 individuals in a sham marriage immigration scheme primarily involving Chinese nationals seeking green cards. The scheme reportedly included matches with at least 14 active US Army members, implicating sensitive national security and immigration issues.

United States officials believe more than 1,000 sham marriages were arranged over a decade, mainly for Chinese nationals seeking green cards. They included matches with at least 14 active members of the United States Army.