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Surge in fake marriage visa fraud

There's been a huge rise in visa fraud related to fake marriages.

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Figures obtained under Freedom of Information show a huge rise in visa fraud related to fake marriages.

 

The Immigration Department figures show more than 4500 cases of relationships deemed to have been contrived in the previous financial year.

 

Sacha Payne, with this report by Sarah Akbar.

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