Atherton resident extradited from Kyrgyzstan, accused of green card scam for wealthy foreign investors
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Danhong "Jean" Chen, along with her ex-husband Jianyun "Tony" Ye, has been extradited from Kyrgyzstan for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent green card visa scheme intended for foreign investors. They purportedly falsified documents to facilitate immigrant investments under the EB-5 program, resulting in over $52 million in funds. Ye has already served prison time after pleading guilty, while Chen managed to evade authorities until her recent arrest. This case marks a significant milestone as it is the first extradition from Kyrgyzstan to the U.S. on federal charges, showcasing a collaborative approach to tackling international fraud.
Danhong "Jean" Chen, 60, and her ex-husband Jianyun "Tony" Ye, 67, are accused of running a fraudulent visa scheme for wealthy investors.
This marks the first extradition from Kyrgyzstan to the U.S. on federal charges, highlighting international cooperation in law enforcement.
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