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January 16, 2024 | World Journal

Male posing as immigration lawyer defrauding over 10000 dollars was charged on 5 counts. Click For More

Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca, male, 33, who was posing as an immigration lawyer to submit asylum application on behalf of victims, submitted fake applications, or even nothing at all after receiving payments. He defrauded up to 10 thousand dollars in legal fees from multiple victims and was indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the 11th. Chinese immigration lawyer reminded citizens to request business cards, signed contracts as well as receipts issued by the legal office when making payment, to ensure that the party is a legitimate attorney.

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January 14, 2024 | CBS News

Scammers posing as immigration lawyers are targeting asylum seekers in New York City, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says Click For More

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is taking action against scammers posing as immigration lawyers and taking advantage of one of New York City's most vulnerable populations: asylum seekers.

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January 11, 2024 | Univison

A fake immigration lawyer swindled thousands of dollars, prosecutors say Click For More

Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca charged thousands of dollars by posing as an immigration lawyer without being one, claims an indictment from the Manhattan Prosecutor's Office.

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January 11, 2024

New York man indicted for posing as immigration lawyer Click For More

“As alleged, New Yorkers looking to become permanent residents trusted Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca to provide them with legal services, and he broke that trust by taking advantage of them and putting them at risk of deportation,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement.

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January 11, 2024 | Audacy

Man charged for impersonating immigration attorney, accused of swindling thousands in fake legal fees: DA Click For More

A man was indicted on Thursday for pretending to be an immigration attorney to various people and for stealing thousands of dollars in legal fees from them, according to prosecutors.

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January 11, 2024 | Amsterdam News

Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg reflects on second year in office Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s eventful 2023 didn’t slow down for the holiday season, although he did find time to enjoy a cup of apple cider. On December 20, he sat down with the AmNews to reflect on his second year as the borough’s first-ever Black chief prosecutor.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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ICYMI: “SNAP and EBT fraud harms New Yorkers in need of assistance and the New Yorkers whose tax dollars fund these essential programs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an EBT fraud conspiracy:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted. Watch here to learn more about the indictment of a woman for defrauding immigrant New Yorkers by posing as federal agent.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
ICYMI: “The defendants allegedly tracked the timing of benefit funds and drained accounts before the legitimate SNAP recipient could buy food and other necessities, eventually stealing more than $7 million.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this EBT fraud conspiracy: