Former USCIS Official Charged in Bribery Scheme, Earned ~$960K

A former USCIS official allegedly approved immigration benefits for unqualified applicants in exchange for payments, netting nearly $960,000 over six years with an accomplice. The scheme involved expediting residencies and citizenships, indicating systemic corruption within immigration processing. The case is confirmed by official charges, but the full extent of the fraud and any broader network remains under investigation.

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