A Des Moines, Iowa woman was charged with participating in a fraud scheme to defraud immigrants, authorities said Tuesday.
Police announced the arrest of the 46-year-old woman - whose identity was not disclosed - on suspicion of first degree robbery, criminal association and persistent criminal conduct.
At the moment it is unknown if the charges have already been formally presented to him.
A migrant holds an American flag during a protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service headquarters in Washington DC on September 21, 2021. Andrew Harnik / AP
The investigation to disrupt this plot began in August, when authorities were informed that a person in Texas claimed to be an immigration attorney and received cash payments, while promising to get his clients residency permits and US citizenship. .
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The police have
not released how many people were scammed,
where they mostly came from, or how much money they paid for the services of the alleged lawyer.
Investigations revealed the existence of a co-conspirator operating out of Des Moines who turned out to be the woman arrested.
The person located in Texas is not an attorney, police said.
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In addition to the Des Moines arrest, authorities requested arrest warrants for the alleged co-conspirator in Texas.
Investigators believe there are more victims who have yet to come forward and asked them to contact Des Moines police.
With information from
The Associated Press
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