Fake Marriage Network for Green Card in the US: $6 Million Claim

In a federal investigation targeting a network alleged to organize fake marriages for a fee to help immigrants obtain Green Cards (permanent residency) in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, charges were brought against six people. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice dated October 21, 2026, the organization is said to have operated for about 12 years and generated millions of dollars in revenue.

38,000 to 40,000 Dollars per Marriage

Prosecutor documents allege that 43‑year‑old Jennifer Gonzalez headed the network and arranged fake marriages between U.S. citizens and immigrants. According to the claim, each marriage was charged 38,000 to 40,000 dollars. It is stated that an average of 18–20 marriages were arranged per year and the organization’s total revenue exceeded 6 million dollars.

Fake Wedding Photos and Joint Accounts

According to the investigation file, couples were given various instructions to create the impression that the marriages were based on a real relationship. It was alleged that photographs were taken at weddings and social events, joint bank accounts were opened, and life‑insurance policies were arranged. Fake documents were also said to have been prepared for use in immigration applications. Some customers were recorded as paying an additional monthly fee of 500 dollars within the scope of the organization.

Investment Claim in the Dominican Republic

According to the federal prosecutor, Gonzalez's records indicate that he used the income he earned to invest in land and businesses in the Dominican Republic. The investigation also alleged that some suspects made false statements about their marital status in food assistance applications in Massachusetts. The charges also included that Gonzalez received more than $120,000 in SNAP food assistance and misappropriated the funds.

Five People Arrested, Investigation Continues

Jennifer Gonzalez, Erica Daniels, Chreise Alejandro, Amara Pugh, Jessica Tavares, and Jaylin Hill were charged with harboring immigrants illegally, conspiracy to commit that crime, marriage fraud, and conspiracy to commit that offense. While five suspects were arrested on October 21, it was announced that Jaylin Hill is already in state prison for a separate gun offense.