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FBI raids Dallas-based immigration attorney's office, sources say
WFAA (DFW) ^ | 05/23/2025 | Rebecca Lopez

Posted on 05/23/2025 1:15:03 PM PDT by DFG

The FBI conducted multiple raids across Dallas and Collin counties as part of a federal investigation into a visa fraud and money laundering scheme on Thursday, May 22, sources told WFAA.

Attorney D. Robert Jones, is alleged to have collaborated with a network of individuals to unlawfully obtain U.S. visas for Pakistani nationals through fraudulent means.

The operation reportedly involved the creation of shell companies to funnel illicit funds and facilitating the issuance of visas under false pretenses. The scheme is believed to have been active for several years.

Sources told WFAA that federal agents, in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), conducted searches at various locations tied to the alleged conspiracy. During these operations, Jones and two other individuals were arrested and have since made initial appearances in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

The Department of Justice has yet to release an official statement detailing the full scope of the charges. Further developments are anticipated as the investigation progresses.

(Excerpt) Read more at wfaa.com ...


TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: aliens; attorneysoffice; crime; dallas; drobertjones; immigration; pakistanis; raids; texas; visa; visafraud; visas

1 posted on 05/23/2025 1:15:03 PM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

Finally.


2 posted on 05/23/2025 1:20:07 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: DFG

This has been going on since the 90’s.
I was shocked when I heard that Intel H1b would fly to LA on Friday and come back on Monday with legal residency papers.


3 posted on 05/23/2025 1:20:08 PM PDT by Zathras
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To: DFG

Need to publicize these actions


4 posted on 05/23/2025 1:25:01 PM PDT by FatherofFive (we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor)
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To: DFG

At least 100 more to go in the DFW. They used to advertise on tv all the time on the Spanish channels(overnight slots).


5 posted on 05/23/2025 1:26:49 PM PDT by waterhill (Nobody cares, work harder!)
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To: DFG; Fedora; MadMax, the Grinning Reaper

Interesting that this attorney was so focused on just Pakistanis.


6 posted on 05/23/2025 1:30:28 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustmilents offered here free of charge)
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To: DFG

7 posted on 05/23/2025 1:31:58 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: DFG

Wonder how many of these “immigrant helpers” have off shore accounts.....all of them....


8 posted on 05/23/2025 1:32:49 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: DFG

I wonder how many of these “invasion” attorneys received $$$ from USAID?

No doubt China, Russia and the Cartels will step up $$$.


9 posted on 05/23/2025 1:34:39 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try)
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To: DFG

Excellent!


10 posted on 05/23/2025 1:37:43 PM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: DFG; All

Is there any such thing as a good immigration lawyer??

Not to my knowledge. Freepers will be unhappy with me for bringing this up....

Now I am concerned about the Trump administration.

Associating with this group founded by Cesar Conda, the biggest open border immigration lawyer and Rubio, Paul Ryan, Liz CHENEY mentor. Trump used them in 2017 for transition team! That explains all the bad picks!

Nothing good can come from this.
I am impressed with Rubio. Trump adores him but
this looks like a Trojan horse move!

“Carter joins fellow principals with deep connections in the incoming Trump administration, including Navigators Global co-founders Cesar Conda, who was chief of staff to secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio, and Chris Cox, who served as Trump’s deputy assistant for legislative affairs in 2020.”

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2024/12/24/trump-transition-alum-joins-navigators-global-00196012


11 posted on 05/23/2025 1:43:56 PM PDT by AuntB (Trump is our Ben Franklin - Brilliant, Boisterous, Brave and ALL AMERICAN!)
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To: DFG

When will these people who undermine the security of America FINALLY be executed for treason.


12 posted on 05/23/2025 1:45:15 PM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: Magnum44
The episode of Breaking Bad where Saul is introduced had one of the most subtle yet resounding quotes of the entire series:

"You don't want a criminal lawyer. You want a criminal lawyer."

13 posted on 05/23/2025 2:15:01 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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To: DFG; gundog; SaveFerris

under false pretenses

Isn’t a pretense already false? Are there true pretenses? Or has that been debunked after being previously bunk?


14 posted on 05/23/2025 2:22:23 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: DFG

15 posted on 05/23/2025 3:43:36 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: DFG

Billable hours are the prefect money laundry.


16 posted on 05/23/2025 6:55:35 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again," )
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To: DFG

“The FBI conducted multiple raids across Dallas and Collin counties as part of a federal investigation into a visa fraud and money laundering scheme on Thursday, May 22, sources told WFAA.

Attorney D. Robert Jones, is alleged to have collaborated with a network of individuals to unlawfully obtain U.S. visas for Pakistani nationals through fraudulent means.”

To the gallows.....


17 posted on 05/24/2025 5:43:24 AM PDT by trebb (So many fools - so little time...)
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