移民欺诈犯被判入狱的继续调查
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摘自澳大利亚移民官网：http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/media_releases/980
The Australian Government has continued its crackdown on migration-related fraud with a 33-month jail sentence handed down today to an Australian man who produced false documents used in permanent residency applications.
今日一名澳大利亚男子因伪造澳洲永久居民签证申请所需的材料而被判处33个月的监禁，此举表明了澳洲政府继续打击与移民相关的欺诈行为的决心。
Carmine Amarante was identified as a facilitator of immigration fraud as part of a multi-jurisdictional investigation and was charged with offences in relation to forgery under the Criminal Code Act 1995.
经过跨司法辖区侦查，卡迈恩·阿马兰特被认定为移民欺诈的推动者。同时，依照《1995年刑法典》，他犯有伪造罪。
“With assistance from the Australian Federal Police (AFP), search warrants were executed at the offender’s residence uncovering large quantities of evidence relating to the provision of false documents in applications for visas under the general skilled migration (GSM) program,” a Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) spokesperson said today.
一位移民和公民部（DIAC）的发言人今天说：“在澳大利亚联邦警察（AFP）的协助下，在罪犯人住所搜查时发现了大量与一般技术移民（GSM）计划下签证申请相关的虚假材料。”
“This conviction should serve as a reminder to the community that the department and the courts will act swiftly against those who attempt to defraud our migration programs.
“这一定罪告诫公众：移民部和法院会迅速采取行动对那些企图通过诈骗达到移民目的不法之徒进行制裁。
“DIAC works constantly to ensure the integrity of our migration and visa systems – and the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, announced in July the government would overhaul penalties to allow better enforcement of the current law, following the independent Howells review of the employer sanctions laws. The recommendations, which have been accepted in-principle ahead of stakeholder consultation, included the introduction of a range of civil penalties and broader powers for DIAC.
“移民和公民部（DIAC）在不断努力，以确保我们的移民和签证制度完善。移民和公民部部长克里斯·鲍文在7月份宣布，遵照豪厄尔斯对雇主约束法律的报告，政府将彻底改革刑罚，以便更好地执行现行法律。在利益相关方协商之前，包括引入民事处罚和下放给移民和公民部（DIAC）更广泛权力的建议已经被基本接受。
“Anyone found to have obtained a visa based on fraudulent information can expect to face visa refusal or cancellation and prosecution.”
“一经发现有人通过虚假信息获取签证，那么他将面临拒发签证或取消签证以及被起诉的问题。”
The offender produced 541 false documents which were subsequently lodged to Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) in support of skills assessment applications and the Victorian State Government as part of sponsorship applications, most of which resulted in a positive grant. The documents relate to 39 businesses based in Victoria and those complicit in the scam are being investigated by both DIAC and the AFP.
该罪犯制作的541份虚假签证材料先后被递交到澳洲技术工人评估机构（TRA）用作技术评估申请，以及维多利亚州政府用作政府担保移民申请。其中大部分虚假材料帮助申请人成功的取得了签证。这些文件涉及到39家总部设在维多利亚的企业，澳大利亚移民和公民部（DIAC）和澳大利亚联邦警察（AFP）正在对这场骗局中的同谋者进行调查。
“Mr Amarante received payments of between $1500 and $2500 a document and 471 visa applications have been lodged with my department based on these false documents,” the spokesperson said.
发言人说：“每制造一份假文件，阿马兰特收取$ 1500 到 $ 2500不等的酬金，并且基于这些假文件的471份签证申请已经提交到移民部。”
“With the new fraud provision changes earlier this year that allow applications to be refused where false or misleading information is provided to the department in association with visa applications, these applications can either be refused or cancelled.
“根据在今年早些时候变更的新反欺诈条款，即向移民部提供虚假或者误导信息签证申请将会被拒签，那么这些签证申请将会被拒签或被取消。
“Prior to this change, when fraudulent information has been provided in association with an application, it has been possible for the applicant to subsequently provide non-fraudulent information to meet requirements. This provision means that any false, misleading, incorrect or bogus information provided at any stage of the application will be grounds for refusal. This includes information provided to third parties such as skills assessing authorities and English language test providers.”
在该变化出台之前，对于申请中存在欺诈信息，申请者还有可能通过提供满足要求的真实信息来获取签证。此规定意味着，在签证申请过程中若出现任何虚假、误导、不实或者伪造的信息的话，该申请都会被拒签。包括向技能评估机构和英语语言测试机构等第三方机构所提供的信息也必须是真实的。”
In addition to refusing visa applications associated with false or misleading information, anyone found to have obtained a visa based on fraudulent information can still face visa cancellation under the new provision. Before the introduction of this provision, the department has had limited power to refuse a visa on this basis. Applicants found to have supplied false or misleading information may now also face restrictions on further visa applications for a fixed period of time.
根据新规定，除了与虚假或误导信息相关的签证申请会被拒绝外，一旦发现任何人的签证是通过提供虚假信息而获取的，那么他的签证将会面临被取消。在本规定出台之前，移民部没有足够的权力来拒绝此类签证。如今申请人若被发现提供了虚假或者误导性信息，他将可能还面临在特定的时期内不能申请延期签证的限制。
“Migration fraud is a serious matter and this sentence is another triumph for the Australian Government. It demonstrates our determination and dedication to combat migration fraud in Australia,” the spokesperson said.
“移民欺诈是一个严重的问题，该案件的判决对澳大利亚政府来说是一种胜利。这表明我们打击澳洲移民欺诈行为的决心和奉献精神。”该发言人说。
The conviction follows the successful prosecution of a Perth man in August for supplying illegal workers to WA businesses and execution of warrants relating to a multi-jurisdictional unregistered migration advice racket.
该项定罪是继成功检控一名珀斯男子在8月份时向西澳企业提供非法劳工和执行严打跨司法辖区未注册移民咨询诈骗机构的授权令之后的又一成功案例。
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