Legacy Imigra

Gemini AI
A major immigration fraud scheme was exposed in Orange County, Florida, in April 2026, targeting hundreds of vulnerable immigrants, primarily from Brazil. The operation, which investigators believe may be the largest in the area's history, involved a fake legal service provider that generated over $20 million in illicit proceeds. Orlando Sentinel +2

Key Details of the Case

• Company Involved: The fraudulent company, Legacy Imigra, marketed itself as a full-service agency for undocumented immigrants seeking legal status, asylum, and other immigration services.
• The Scheme: Investigators stated that Legacy Imigra was a fraudulent enterprise with no authorized attorneys. They charged clients exorbitant fees—ranging from $2,500 to $26,000 per person —while filing improper or fake applications.
• Extortion Tactics: Victims reported that the operators, once entrusted with personal documents, used them for extortion, creating fraudulent email accounts, and threatening victims with deportation to extract more money.
• Arrests: Four individuals were arrested in April 2026 on charges including racketeering, organized fraud, extortion, and unauthorized practice of law: Vagner Soares De Almeida, his wife Juliana Colucci, Ronaldo Decampos, and Lucas Felipe Trindade Silva.
• Impact: Victims were not only from Florida but also South Carolina, Connecticut, and New Jersey, indicating a large-scale operation. Facebook +3

Victim Assistance
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone who was a victim of Legacy Imigra or its subsidiaries to come forward. Phone Contact: 407-836-4357.