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Philippine National Sentenced for Fraudulent Visa Scheme

7/7/2025

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Julia Pearl Buaquina De Los Santos, a Philippine national, faces seven months of home detention and a hefty $25,000 in reparations after deceiving Immigration New Zealand with five fraudulent work visa applications. She exploited hopeful applicants, charging NZ$11,000 each for non-existent jobs, backed by forged employment certificates. Justice has been served, but the impact of her actions lingers.

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Story summary

Julia Pearl Buaquina De Los Santos, a Philippine national, faces seven months of home detention and a hefty $25,000 in reparations after deceiving Immigration New Zealand with five fraudulent work visa applications. She exploited hopeful applicants, charging NZ$11,000 each for non-existent jobs, backed by forged employment certificates. Justice has been served, but the impact of her actions lingers.