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Woman accused of marrying nearly 14 men just to receive money from them, then disappearing, authorities say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Rachel Zalucki, Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Authorities in Las Vegas took Jiaying Chen into custody at a restaurant.
A woman from China is facing accusations of marrying multiple men for financial gain. Authorities in Las Vegas took Jiaying Chen into custody at a restaurant. She allegedly planned to meet a man to discuss marriage, which led to her arrest.
An investigation found suspicious documents on Chen, including a counterfeit US passport and a Nevada driver's license with a different name. A records check revealed no matching information in the Nevada DMV system. Further details on the case are available from the source, including information on the multiple marriage licenses found in the Clark County system.
The full arrest report and investigation findings can be found through local news outlets.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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