13 Brazilian and Cuban nationals indicted in Florida on fraud charges including unlawful employment of aliens
Key points
- 13 nationals from Brazil and Cuba are charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and other aliens
- Charges include wire fraud, visa fraud, unlawful employment of aliens and marriage fraud
- The charges are unproven; USCIS supported the investigation
U.S. federal prosecutors announced that 13 nationals from Brazil and Cuba have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to defraud the United States and other aliens. Charges include wire fraud, visa fraud, unlawful employment of aliens and marriage fraud. According to court records, one of the defendants owned and operated a company from Aug. 18, 2023 to April 20, 2026. USCIS supported the investigation. These are charges and have not been proven.
What employers should do
- Verify employee work-authorization documents meet I-9 requirements
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal (Middle District of Florida)
- Status
- Enforcement action
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Original report: USCIS (.gov) ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.