Bronx Attorney and Son Accused of Large-Scale Immigration Fraud

The duo allegedly exploited the Violence Against Women Act to falsely claim their clients were victims of domestic abuse, leading to denied applications and deportations.

• Bronx-based immigration attorney Kofi Amankwaa and his son, Kofi Amankwaa Jr., are accused of orchestrating a large-scale immigration fraud scheme from 2016 to 2023.
• The duo allegedly exploited the Violence Against Women Act to falsely represent their clients as victims of domestic abuse, thereby attempting to secure them green cards.
• The clients were reportedly charged $6,000 for the services, which often resulted in their applications being denied due to fraud, and in some cases, led to deportations.
• Both father and son face charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and to commit immigration fraud, with potential sentences of up to 10 years in prison.
• New York Attorney General Letitia James has also filed a lawsuit against the Amankwaas, seeking full restitution, damages, and civil penalties for the affected clients.

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