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ICE Exposes 10,000-Student OPT Fraud, Gosar Calls Ban

5/14/2026

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ICE investigators uncovered an OPT fraud scheme linking over 10,000 students to suspect employers.
Agents discovered empty buildings, locked doors and residential addresses used as work sites for hundreds of students who never reported to work.
Financial records revealed cross-border transactions and tax-related red flags tied to the alleged employers.
Rep. Paul Gosar urged legislation to eliminate the OPT program, saying the results should outrage job-seeking Americans.

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Story summary

ICE investigators uncovered an OPT fraud scheme linking over 10,000 students to suspect employers.
Agents discovered empty buildings, locked doors and residential addresses used as work sites for hundreds of students who never reported to work.
Financial records revealed cross-border transactions and tax-related red flags tied to the alleged employers.
Rep. Paul Gosar urged legislation to eliminate the OPT program, saying the results should outrage job-seeking Americans.