They warn of the number of fake marriages detected in the Dominican Republic

William Swaney, the United States consul in the Dominican Republic, has issued a formal warning regarding the prevalence of fraudulent marriages within the country. The official stated that the frequency of these sham unions, which are primarily orchestrated to secure residency in the United States, remains at an alarming level.

This practice is identified as a persistent issue that has continued over the course of several decades. The statement serves as an official acknowledgment of ongoing efforts to detect and address immigration fraud involving marital status in the region.