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Subject · Marriage Fraud

Marriage Fraud

Sham marriages to Ukrainian citizens sold as a residence route.

SeverityCRITICAL
Offencecriminal (both UA+BD)
DetectionDMSU investigation
Outcomeannulment + ban
Filed byAnti-fraud unit
JurisdictionsBD · UA
StatusOngoing
UpdatedQuarterly
Direct finding

Marriage to a Ukrainian citizen is a valid legal ground for TRP in Ukraine. However, some operators sell "arranged marriage" packages where there is no genuine relationship — purely for migration purp

What to do
  1. 01.
    Never pay for an arranged marriage for migration purposes
  2. 02.
    If you have a genuine Ukrainian partner, consult us on the family reunification route

Red flags

RF01Agent offers to introduce you to a Ukrainian spouse for a fee
RF02Arrangement is completed entirely by the agent without you meeting the other party
RF03No genuine relationship is expected or intended
Legal consequence

Marriage fraud is a criminal offence. It results in annulment, deportation, and potential criminal prosecution in Ukraine.

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