Maria Van-Caneghem Faces New Charges for Immigration Fraud Scheme

New Charges for Alleged Immigration Fraud

• 📌 Maria Van-Caneghem appeared in court to face additional charges related to an alleged immigration fraud scheme.
• 💡 She is accused of posing as a corrupt immigration officer to defraud migrants in Miami-Dade County.

Details of the New Charges

• ⚖️ The new charges include grand theft in the third degree and organized scheme to defraud.
• 💰 In one instance, she allegedly took $3,000 from an individual by promising to secure immigration papers.
• 📅 The case in question dates back to March 21st, 2025.

Court Proceedings and Bail

• 🧑‍⚖️ The public defender's office was appointed to represent Van-Caneghem.
• 🚫 The judge ordered Van-Caneghem to stay away from the alleged victim, Anna Chavez, with no direct or indirect contact.
• 🏠 She must maintain a 500 ft distance from the victim, her home, school, and place of employment.
• 💲 A bond of $2,500 was set for each of the two new charges.