RED ALERT: China Targeted Our Troops! Marriage Scam SHATTERED.

A chilling scheme targeting U.S. military personnel has been exposed through a sweeping federal indictment, revealing a calculated effort to breach national security and exploit the immigration system.

Prosecutors allege a meticulously planned operation recruited American citizens – with a disturbing preference for those serving in the Armed Forces – into sham marriages with foreign nationals seeking a path to permanent residency.

The conspiracy, spanning multiple states including Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Nevada, wasn’t simply about obtaining Green Cards; it was a deliberate attempt to infiltrate U.S. installations and circumvent immigration laws.

Investigators uncovered a structured payment system designed to incentivize participation. U.S. citizen spouses were promised – and received – cash payments at multiple stages: an initial sum for entering the fraudulent marriage, a second payment upon successful immigration approval, and a final payout after the divorce was finalized and permanent residency secured.

To create a facade of legitimacy, the conspirators went to elaborate lengths, staging carefully orchestrated photo shoots of the couples. These images were intended to deceive U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials during the rigorous adjudication process.

Eleven individuals now face charges, including conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and bribery, each potentially facing up to five years in federal prison. Among those charged is Anny Chen, 54, of New York, facing additional charges of marriage fraud and bribery.

Also implicated are Kiah Holly, 29, of Maryland; Kin Man Cheok, 32, of China, also charged with bribery; Hailing Feng, 27, of New York, similarly charged with bribery; and Xionghu Fang, 41, of China.

The scheme’s reach extended to former Navy personnel. Raymond Zumba, Brinio Urena, Morgan Chambers, and Jacinth Bailey have already pleaded guilty to charges related to the conspiracy, with their sentencing dates pending.

The indictment details a particularly brazen act of bribery involving Navy reservist Raymond Zumba. He allegedly attempted to bribe a public official – and the official’s spouse working at Naval Air Station Jacksonville – to issue unauthorized Department of Defense identification cards.

Zumba, acting on instructions from Anny Chen, Hailing Feng, and Kin Man Cheok, offered a cash payment for the illicit ID cards. He traveled from New York to Jacksonville with the group, gaining access to the personnel office after hours.

The scheme culminated in a $3,500 exchange for two fraudulent ID cards, immediately following which Zumba was arrested and the cards were recovered. The operation was carefully monitored by federal agents throughout.

Federal investigators emphasize the gravity of the situation, highlighting the critical role of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in safeguarding the nation against transnational criminal organizations that exploit vulnerabilities in immigration laws and threaten national security.

This case represents a successful disruption of a sophisticated criminal network operating across international borders, a testament to the dedication and expertise of law enforcement agencies and their partners.