After years of sleuthing, federal agents Wednesday raided San Gabriel Valley homes and an office that investigators have linked to an alleged multimillion-dollar immigration and finance scam that allowed wealthy Chinese investors to obtain U.S. residency. Each year, the government issues thousands of temporary residence visas through its Immigrant Investor Program. The office is located inside the Hilton San Gabriel on a bustling stretch of Valley Boulevard lined with Chinese businesses. The front windows of the office were decorated with red and gold Chinese good-luck symbols alongside miniature American flags. In addition to a sign advertising the visas, Chinese lettering on the windows offered services including school admissions, real estate investment, life insurance and legal services.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 05, 2017 17:20 UTC