Chinese National Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Attempting to Bribe an Immigration Case Worker

A 61-year-old Chinese national has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for attempting to bribe an immigration case worker in Maryland.

Zhiyang Yang, formerly of Silver Spring, Maryland, was sentenced on October 26, 2021, by U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm.

According to the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, Yang entered the United States on a tourist visa in May 2018 and never departed, contrary to the terms and duration of that visa.

Yang was identified by immigration authorities and ordered to report regularly to an ICE contractor. He was caught attempting to bribe a case manager on multiple occasions, providing cash in exchange for reduced monitoring and immigration benefits.

Yang’s crimes included attempting to bribe an immigration official on at least four occasions, providing cash in exchange for reduced monitoring and immigration benefits. He attempted to bribe the case worker with $100, $200, $700, and $5,000, respectively.

Yang was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison, which is time served, for his crimes. The sentence was imposed on October 26, 2021.

The investigation was conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore.

Zhiyang Yang, 61, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for making illegal payments to an immigration official.

Yang entered the United States on a tourist visa in May 2018 and never departed, contrary to the terms and duration of that visa.

Yang was identified by immigration authorities and ordered to report regularly to an ICE contractor.

Yang’s crimes included attempting to bribe an immigration official on at least four occasions, providing cash in exchange for reduced monitoring and immigration benefits.

Yang was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison, which is time served, for his crimes.

The sentence was imposed on October 26, 2021, by U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm.

Yang’s sentence is a reminder that attempting to bribe immigration officials will not be tolerated.

The investigation was conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore.

Zhiyang Yang’s crimes are a serious violation of the law and demonstrate a clear disregard for the integrity of the immigration system.

The United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, praised the efforts of the investigators and prosecutors who brought this case to fruition.

The case serves as a reminder that immigration officials will not be swayed by bribery attempts.

Yang’s sentence is a significant step in holding individuals accountable for their crimes and maintaining the integrity of the immigration system.

The case is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the investigators and prosecutors who worked tirelessly to bring this case to justice.