Woman fakes robbery to obtain a U Visa

WKOW
Written By Cody Brown

Three people are accused of conspiring to fake a robbery because one of the suspects wanted a U Visa. Prosecutors said Valenzuela Cruz offered Rivas Mardones $2,000 to pretend to rob her, so Valenzuela Cruz could get a U Visa which grants citizenship to victims of a crime. Fernandez admitted to being a getaway driver. 

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