Irish Wedding News
17/11/2011
Cardiff Crown Court heard how Hungarian national Elizabeth Balogh, 33, was paid £400 to marry Pakistani national Asif Hussain 25, after his student visa ran out.
Hussain, of Cardiff, was jailed for for 12 months, Balogh for 10 months and Farkas for six months.
Border Agency officials and police officers raided the wedding while it was still in progress.
The sham was uncovered after the registrar realised they did not speak a common language when Balogh’s cousin, Hungarian Valerie Farkas, 45, had to act as an interpreter.
Prosecutor Hywel Hughes said: "These three set out and entered into what we say was a sham marriage.
"They entered at the register office in Cardiff in order to register their intent to get married. Balogh and Hussain were due to marry and Farkas was to play the role of interpreter for Balogh who didn't speak English.
"It was apparent to the registrar that there was very little verbal communication between the bride and groom.
"It struck the registrar as very odd that they wanted to get married as quickly as possible and the wedding was booked for three weeks later."
Border Agency officials and police officers raided the wedding while it was under way.
(GK)
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'Sham Marriage' Couple Jailed
A couple have been jailed for a sham marriage in Cardiff.Cardiff Crown Court heard how Hungarian national Elizabeth Balogh, 33, was paid £400 to marry Pakistani national Asif Hussain 25, after his student visa ran out.
Hussain, of Cardiff, was jailed for for 12 months, Balogh for 10 months and Farkas for six months.
Border Agency officials and police officers raided the wedding while it was still in progress.
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The sham was uncovered after the registrar realised they did not speak a common language when Balogh’s cousin, Hungarian Valerie Farkas, 45, had to act as an interpreter.
Prosecutor Hywel Hughes said: "These three set out and entered into what we say was a sham marriage.
"They entered at the register office in Cardiff in order to register their intent to get married. Balogh and Hussain were due to marry and Farkas was to play the role of interpreter for Balogh who didn't speak English.
"It was apparent to the registrar that there was very little verbal communication between the bride and groom.
"It struck the registrar as very odd that they wanted to get married as quickly as possible and the wedding was booked for three weeks later."
Border Agency officials and police officers raided the wedding while it was under way.
(GK)
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