2 Fort Bragg soldiers accused of arranging fake marriages for immigrants

RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal prosecutors have accused two Fort Bragg soldiers of arranging fraudulent marriages between soldiers and immigrants in exchange for money, furniture and housing.

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News outlets report the U.S. Department of Justice said arrest warrants were issued for Sgt. Edward Kumi Anguah and Pvt. Ahmid Mohammed-Murtadas on charges of marriage fraud, misuse of visas and aiding and abetting.

Authorities say the investigation began in December when a Homeland Security agent interviewed a private about having an affair with a single soldier while married to someone else. During that interview, the soldier confirmed that the marriage was fraudulent.

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Court documents showed that Anguah, the ringleader, would have the couple stage photos to "make the marriage look legitimate."

Part of the deal reportedly called for the soldier to receive a basic housing allowance stipend, two months' rent and furniture for a new off-post apartment.

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Associated Press