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Man Sentenced to One Year Home Detention for Visa Fraud

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A man has been sentenced to one year of home detention for visa fraud involving forced labor. He deceived the U.S. government while compelling victims to work without pay in dangerous conditions. The case highlights criminal enforcement against exploitation of visa-dependent workers.
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Defendant forced victims to work without pay in deplorable conditions and lied to the US government

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May 2026

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