A Union man, CEO of an immigration consultation firms in Elizabeth and Orange admitted providing fraudulent documents to get clients - in sham marriages - immigration benefits.
Maxwell Poku, 36, of Union, was sentenced yesterday to two-years in prison.
He will also forfeit $10,500 and equipment seized at the time of his arrest back in August 2012.
Poku plead guilty to immigration fraud, wire fraud and money laundering after he admitted helping people obtain immigration benefits that they were not entitled to.
Max$Max Finance and Travel LLC, with offices in Elizabeth, Orange and Ghana, were run by Poku.
Poku is also facing money laundering charges that arose after he came across a $115,138 tax refund check issued as a result of a fraudulent return. Poku opened a bank account under the firm's name so that he may deposit the refund check but law enforcement recovered funds before the money was withdrawn.