{"id":143451,"date":"2026-02-04T15:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/143451\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:26:16","slug":"indictment-for-chinese-nationals-accused-in-marriage-fraud-scheme-with-jacksonville-navy-sailors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/143451\/","title":{"rendered":"Indictment for Chinese nationals accused in marriage fraud scheme with Jacksonville Navy sailors"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Department of Justice is announcing indictments against the Chinese nationals accused in the marriage fraud scheme with Jacksonville Navy sailors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Press the play button above to view the live stream.<\/p>\n

At least two Jacksonville service members have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud after federal officials said they were paid to marry Chinese nationals who wanted legal status.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

About the AuthorsAriel Schiller headshotAriel Schiller<\/a><\/p>\n

Ariel Schiller joined the News4Jax team as an evening reporter in September of 2023. She comes to Jacksonville from Tallahassee where she worked at ABC27 as a Weekend Anchor\/Reporter for 10 months. <\/p>\n

Carlos Acevedo headshotCarlos Acevedo<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlos Acevedo is a photojournalist at WJXT News4Jax and a University of North Florida graduate with a degree in Communications, concentrating in Digital Video Production. Since joining News4Jax in 2024, he has been responsible for shooting compelling news stories that capture and share important events with the community. <\/p>\n

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