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Navy Members Charged in $80K Sham Marriage Scheme

1/3/2026

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Morgan Chambers and Jacinth Bailey, U.S. Navy service members, face federal fraud charges for sham marriages.
Prosecutors in Florida say the scheme began in September 2024 and followed previous charges against two men linked to a similar fraudulent marriage scheme.
Chambers was offered $35,000 and Bailey $45,000 for participation.
They have not yet appeared in court.
They waived their right to a formal indictment to expedite the process.

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Story summary

Morgan Chambers and Jacinth Bailey, U.S. Navy service members, face federal fraud charges for sham marriages.
Prosecutors in Florida say the scheme began in September 2024 and followed previous charges against two men linked to a similar fraudulent marriage scheme.
Chambers was offered $35,000 and Bailey $45,000 for participation.
They have not yet appeared in court.
They waived their right to a formal indictment to expedite the process.