Nigerian marriage fraud leader and 2 associates convicted in Houston

HOUSTON — Three Houston residents were found guilty Monday after a five-day jury trial for conspiracy to commit marriage fraud, aiding/abetting marriage fraud, marriage fraud, theft of government funds and false statements.

This guilty verdict was announced by the following agency heads:  Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez, Southern District of Texas; Special Agent in Charge Mark B. Dawson of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE)