PASTOR RUNS IMMIGRATION SCAM PREYING ON VULNERABLE VICTIMS IN MIAMI

A Miami pastor, Nelson David Ochoa-Vasquez, and Ismer Gonzalez are accused of running an immigration fraud scheme, preying on vulnerable immigrants seeking legal assistance. Gonzalez allegedly posed as an immigration attorney, while Ochoa-Vasquez used his pastoral position to introduce victims, leading to approximately $21,000 in losses from at least 16 victims. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is urging potential additional victims to come forward in this case, dubbed "Operation Stolen Dream." This incident underscores the dangers immigrants face and the crucial need to verify legal credentials.