Navy Commander Sentenced for Bribery in Afghan Visa Scheme

Jeromy Pittmann received 30 months in prison for accepting bribes to falsify Special Immigrant Visa applications for Afghan nationals.

Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann, a U.S. Navy Reserve officer, was sentenced for accepting bribes to provide fraudulent recommendations for Afghan SIV applicants.
Pittmann's actions compromised national security and undermined the integrity of the Special Immigrant Visa program.
He used false invoices to disguise bribe payments as legitimate consulting fees, receiving money through an intermediary.
The case highlights vulnerabilities in the SIV process, especially after a separate incident involving an Afghan SIV holder plotting a terror attack.
Authorities emphasize the importance of maintaining the integrity of visa programs to protect those who assisted U.S. forces abroad.