Friday, October 15, 2010

Couple sentenced to prison for visa fraud scheme

A Brazilian couple whose visa fraud scheme allowed more than 1,000 people to enter the United States illegally was sentenced to federal prison Thursday.
Valeria Barbugli, 57, was sentenced to two years; Wilson Barbugli, 63, to 18 months. The Barbuglis pleaded guilty in Orlando to charges of conspiracy, visa fraud and alien-smuggling.
U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven also ordered the couple to forfeit $55 million to the government.

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