Eden Prairie woman accused of faking crimes to obtain visas

An Eden Prairie woman is accused of masterminding fake assaults in a scam aimed at obtaining visas issued to crime victims who cooperate with police.

Using a box cutter or sharp object, the woman cut four participants who then filed police reports claiming they had been injured during attempted robberies, according to court documents.

http://www.startribune.com/eden-prairie-woman-accused-of-faking-crimes-to-obtain-visas/565187042/