The wife of a Louisiana police chief, who was charged amid a sweeping federal investigation into an immigration visa fraud scheme, was also arrested on Thursday.

The businessman attained a U-Visa himself in 2023 "based on his alleged status as a victim of armed robbery," according to the indictment. If convicted, the defendants face years or decades in prison, as well as substantial fines. Louisiana Attorney ...

Current Oakdale Police Chief Chad Doyle and Ward 5 Marshal Michael "Freck" Slaney were each charged with conspiracy, six counts of visa fraud and six counts of mail fraud. Doyle faces one count of money laundering, while Slaney faces two.