Immigration Sting in Florida
The Beacon News online, member of the Sun-Times news group, reported on August 27, 2008, in an article written by MATT HANLEY that "An Aurora man is one of 10 people facing federal charges in an immigration sting, federal prosecutors announced this week. Vardahraj Bandari, 42, is charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud and unlawfully harboring aliens in violation of federal immigration laws, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Florida. According to federal prosecutors, six people were arrested in Escambia County, a far western Florida county. The others charged were arrested in New Jersey and Georgia, prosecutors said. Representatives from the Florida federal prosecutors office did not comment on how Bandari was tied to the scheme and did not release additional information. Nine of the ten individuals -- including Bandari -- will be making their initial appearances in federal court. The 10th individual is expected to appear in United States District Court at a later date. Bandari's family could not be reached for comment. Federal prosecutors did not release a street address for Bandari.The case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Florida. facing federal charges in Fla. immigration sting."
