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Male posing as immigration lawyer defrauding over 10000 dollars was charged on 5 counts.
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.
Scammers posing as immigration lawyers are targeting asylum seekers in New York City, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says
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.
A fake immigration lawyer swindled thousands of dollars, prosecutors say
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.
New York man indicted for posing as immigration lawyer
“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.
Man charged for impersonating immigration attorney, accused of swindling thousands in fake legal fees: DA
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.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg reflects on second year in office
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.
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