SINGAPORE: A Vietnamese woman who arranged a marriage of convenience between a Singaporean man and another Vietnamese woman was sentenced to nine months' jail on Friday (Sep 13).
Le Thuy Trieu was also fined S$4,000 (US$3,080) for arranging the scheme, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a news release on Friday.
The 41-year-old had in 2016 offered to arrange a sham marriage between 52-year-old Hoo Kee Hwa and 32-year-old Vuong Thi My Tuyen so the latter "would have a higher chance of extending her stay in Singapore".
In return, Hoo would receive about S$8,000 to S$10,000. Due to his gambling habits and need for money at that time, the Singaporean took up the offer, ICA said.
Le proposed that Hoo remain in a marriage of convenience for three years, after which a divorce would be arranged.
Le also got acquainted with Vuong's mother, Luong Thi My Hang, and broached the idea of a marriage between Vuong and Hoo. Both mother and daughter agreed to the proposal.
"The marriage was solemnised on Aug 19, 2016, but was never consummated," ICA said.
Luong paid Le S$16,000 for her role in the ploy. Of this sum, Le paid Hoo S$10,000 and kept the remaining amount.
Hoo also received between S$400 and S$500 a month from Vuong for being a sponsor of her visit pass applications and extensions to prolong her stay in Singapore.
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Le Thuy Trieu was also fined S$4,000 (US$3,080) for arranging the scheme, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a news release on Friday.
The 41-year-old had in 2016 offered to arrange a sham marriage between 52-year-old Hoo Kee Hwa and 32-year-old Vuong Thi My Tuyen so the latter "would have a higher chance of extending her stay in Singapore".
In return, Hoo would receive about S$8,000 to S$10,000. Due to his gambling habits and need for money at that time, the Singaporean took up the offer, ICA said.
Le proposed that Hoo remain in a marriage of convenience for three years, after which a divorce would be arranged.
Le also got acquainted with Vuong's mother, Luong Thi My Hang, and broached the idea of a marriage between Vuong and Hoo. Both mother and daughter agreed to the proposal.
"The marriage was solemnised on Aug 19, 2016, but was never consummated," ICA said.
Luong paid Le S$16,000 for her role in the ploy. Of this sum, Le paid Hoo S$10,000 and kept the remaining amount.
Hoo also received between S$400 and S$500 a month from Vuong for being a sponsor of her visit pass applications and extensions to prolong her stay in Singapore.
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