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Former Seattle Chief Counsel sentenced to 4 years in prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft scheme

https://www.ice.gov | Profesional Responsibility | Jun 28, 2018

The investigation into Raphael Sanchez’s scheme began with ICE’s OPR. The office received information that Sanchez was operating a financial account for outside consulting services in a suspicious manner, and its internal investigation led to criminal charges being filed against Sanchez.

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Former Seattle Chief Counsel sentenced to 4 years in prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft scheme

https://www.ice.gov | Profesional Responsibility | Jun 28, 2018

The investigation into Raphael Sanchez’s scheme began with ICE’s OPR. The office received information that Sanchez was operating a financial account for outside consulting services in a suspicious manner, and its internal investigation led to criminal charges being filed against Sanchez.

https://www.ice.gov Profesional Responsibility

Former ICE special agent sentenced to federal prison for taking bribes from businessman being investigated for human trafficking

https://www.ice.gov | Profesional Responsibility | Jul 26, 2016

Joohoon David Lee, 43, who currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, who called the bribery “a very, very grave crime.” Lee pleaded guilty last December to one count of bribery, following a probe by U.S. Immigration and Customs...

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Former ICE special agent sentenced to federal prison for taking bribes from businessman being investigated for human trafficking

https://www.ice.gov | Profesional Responsibility | Jul 26, 2016

Joohoon David Lee, 43, who currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, who called the bribery “a very, very grave crime.” Lee pleaded guilty last December to one count of bribery, following a probe by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s...

https://www.ice.gov Profesional Responsibility

Former customs official sentenced to over 3 years in prison in bribery scheme to obtain benefits for immigrants

https://www.ice.gov | Profesional Responsibility | May 13, 2016

The investigation by HSI OPR and the FBI into corruption involving government officials and immigration consultants has resulted in charges against 11 defendants. Seven of those defendants – including George Wu and Michael Bui – have now been convicted,...

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Former customs official sentenced to over 3 years in prison in bribery scheme to obtain benefits for immigrants

https://www.ice.gov | Profesional Responsibility | May 13, 2016

The investigation by HSI OPR and the FBI into corruption involving government officials and immigration consultants has resulted in charges against 11 defendants. Seven of those defendants – including George Wu and Michael Bui – have now been convicted, including: Attorney Kwang Man “John” Lee;...

https://www.ice.gov Profesional Responsibility