The Public Security Police Force (PSP) recently uncovered a case of marriage fraud involving multiple suspects.
The bureau received a report from the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) regarding a suspected fake marriage involving a male, surnamed Zhang (in his 50s), claiming to be a businessman seeking to settle his wife and two children in Macau on the grounds of marital reunion.
According to the report, Zhang, originally a resident of mainland China, married Macau female resident Ho in 2009 and obtained Macau resident status in 2016, before their divorce in 2018.
However, the investigation revealed that their marriage had continued. During this period, Zhang and his current wife, a mainland China resident, gave birth to two children.
After DSI’s investigation, the couple was suspected of having entered into a fraudulent marriage. The police intercepted Ho and Zhang at a residence in Coloane District and the border gate, respectively.
During questioning, Ho admitted that she had entered into a sham marriage with Zhang to help him obtain Macau resident status, for which she was paid around MOP1million.
Both Zhang and Ho admitted they had never lived together as a married couple. As a result, both are likely in violation of Law No. 16, 2021, No. 78 Article 76 for falsely committing and asserting certain legal acts to obtain benefits, as well for making false declarations of identity. Moreover, because Zhang had previously made a false declaration to DSI, he is also suspected of violating Article 323 of the Penal Code. Staff Reporter
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