US Releases Video of Jennifer Gonzalez Explaining $6 Million Sham Marriage Scheme
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 22
US Releases Video of Jennifer Gonzalez Explaining $6 Million Sham Marriage Scheme
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 22
Summary
Federal prosecutors released undercover video showing Jennifer Gonzalez allegedly walking a cooperating witness through a sham-marriage operation that authorities say brought in more than $6 million.
Gonzalez allegedly charged immigrants up to $40,000 per marriage; in the recording, she discusses a $38,000 deal, a $12,000 wedding-day payment and avoiding paperwork that could prove the marriage was fake.
The video also captures Gonzalez calling Massachusetts the best place for immigrants because of its sanctuary policies and saying she stopped arranging marriages around 2025 as federal immigration enforcement intensified.
U.S. Attorney Leah Foley said Gonzalez "got rich off selling the American dream," while authorities identified her as the ringleader and arrested four alleged co-conspirators.