Four of five accused in immigration fraud scheme plead guilty - American Press

Four of five accused in immigration fraud scheme plead guilty - American Press

A federal immigration fraud investigation involving an Oakdale businessman and several former law enforcement officials has reached another milestone as four of the five defendants charged in the case have now entered guilty pleas. Oakdale businessman Chandrakant “Lala” Patel pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria to conspiracy and money laundering charges stemming from a long-running scheme involving fraudulent police repo…