Manhattan DA Charges Woman Stole $25K in Immigration Fraud Scheme

Manhattan DA charges woman stole $25K in immigration fraud scheme

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The accused allegedly pretended to be a federal tax agent, an immigration agent and an immigration services provider. [ more › ]

Bayonne woman indicted for defrauding immigrants by posing as a federal agent

A Bayonne woman has been indicted for defrauding immigrants out of over $25,000 by posing as a federal agent, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced. By John Heinis/Hudson County View Edith Capellan, 54, of Bayonne, is charged via a New York State Supreme Court indictment with grand larceny, immigrant assistant services fraud, and […]

D.A. Bragg: Woman Indicted For Defrauding Immigrant New Yorkers By Posing As Federal Agent - Manhattan District Attorney's Office

“As alleged, Edith Capellan donned a cloak of legitimacy by impersonating federal agents and immigration service providers. She allegedly took advantage of immigrants in need of legal assistance obtaining work permits, permanent residency, and United States citizenship. We allege that she pocketed $25,000 from the very people she promised to help,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our investigation is ongoing – please call us at 212-335-3600 if you may be a victim, regardless of immigration status. Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted.”