US group allegedly ran fake law firm and court proceedings to scam immigrants

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by José OlivaresFebruary 21, 2026 at 07:48 PM

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Four individuals were arraigned in New Jersey for allegedly running a fake law firm and staging fraudulent court proceedings to scam immigrants seeking legal assistance with their immigration cases. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn announced the arrests, stating the group operated under the name "CM Bufete de Abogados Consultoria Migratoria" despite lacking legal licenses. The defendants allegedly defrauded dozens of victims, collecting over $100,000, with a portion laundered to a co-conspirator in Colombia. Victims were charged fees, provided fake documents, and impersonated in sham court proceedings, leading to missed actual court dates and deportation orders for some. The defendants face charges including wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering conspiracy.

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Brooklyn, New York 40% New Jersey 50% CM Bufete de Abogados Consultoria Migratoria 60% Colombia ×360% Department of Justice ×270% Daniela Alejandra Sanchez Ramirez 80% Marlyn Yulitza Salazar Pineda 80% Jhoan Sebastian Sanchez Ramirez 80% Alexandra Patricia Sanchez Ramirez 80% United States ×490%

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immigration fraud 90% fake law firm 80% scam immigrants 80% money laundering 70% wire fraud 60% court proceedings 50% deportation 50% victims 40%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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