Leader of fake tribe arrested in immigration scam
Friday, September 7, 2007
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The leader of a fake tribe was arrested on Thursday and faces federal charges for selling "membership" to immigrants.
Malcolm L. Webber, who calls himself Chief Thunderbird IV, has been recruiting immigrants to join the Kaweah Nation. He claims membership cards will make it easier for them to gain U.S. citizenship.
Indian and Hispanic organizations complained about the scam, prompting federal and state investigations. Agents from several federal agencies raided the Kaweah Nation's offices in Kansas yesterday.
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