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Former Bronx attorney pleads guilty to immigration fraud

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 70-year-old Kofi Amankwaa instructed clients to sign fake forms under the Violence Against Women Act falsely stating that they were abused by their children.

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Sep 18, 2024, 12:19 PM

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A former Bronx attorney faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to immigration fraud.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 70-year-old Kofi Amankwaa instructed clients to sign fake forms under the Violence Against Women Act falsely stating that they were abused by their children.

This occurred from September 2016 to November 2023, according to authorities.

MORE: U.S. Attorney: Bronx attorney and son charged in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme targeting immigrants

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