Las Vegas, Nevada — A woman accused of marrying multiple men and convincing them to hand over thousands of dollars is now facing a series of felony charges after investigators uncovered what authorities describe as an elaborate marriage fraud scheme.
According to court records and local reports, Jiaying Chen, 33, was arrested on June 4 at a restaurant in Las Vegas after detectives linked her to several alleged fraud cases involving marriage and financial deception.
Prosecutors claim the investigation revealed a pattern in which Chen developed relationships with men, quickly proposed marriage, and then allegedly requested large sums of money before cutting off communication.
Investigation Uncovers Multiple Marriages
The case gained attention after prosecutors stated during a June 10 court hearing that Chen had allegedly married five different men within a matter of months in 2025 alone.
Authorities also claim she obtained 14 marriage certificates since 2019 using both her legal name and an alias identified as Vicky Liang.
Investigators said concerns first began surfacing in 2024 when several men allegedly started questioning Chen’s behavior. Around the same time, officials with the Clark County Marriage Bureau reportedly alerted law enforcement, prompting a formal investigation.
As detectives examined the complaints, they allegedly discovered multiple similar stories involving marriage, financial requests, and sudden disappearances.
Victims Claim They Were Asked for Large Amounts of Money
According to police, Chen allegedly used emotional stories involving sick relatives and family emergencies to persuade victims to provide financial assistance.
Investigators said the requests often came shortly after marriage or during the relationship.
“After a short time, Chen would suggest they get married,” police said. “Chen would provide different stories, some involving sick family members in China and would start asking for money. Once Chen received the money, she would break all communication with them.”
One alleged victim told investigators that Chen requested $40,000, claiming the money was needed to help a sick family member overseas.
Another man reportedly told police that he gave her $23,000 before she later informed him that she no longer wanted to remain married.
According to investigators, several victims reported similar experiences involving urgent financial requests followed by an abrupt end to the relationship.
Additional Allegations Surface During Investigation
Detectives said they also interviewed another man who claimed he had known Chen for approximately six months before marrying her.
The man reportedly told authorities that he gave Chen $20,000 to help someone she described as her half-sister. Investigators noted that the couple reportedly remains legally married.
In addition to the allegations involving marriage fraud, police also uncovered claims from a woman who said she became involved in a separate financial scheme.
According to the police report, the woman alleged she lost $40,000 after receiving checks from Chen that were later determined to be invalid.
Authorities believe the checks may have been linked to another individual’s bank account, though investigators continue to review the details.
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Felony Charges and Ongoing Case
Chen now faces multiple felony charges as prosecutors continue building their case.
Court records indicate investigators are examining years of financial transactions, marriage records, and witness statements to determine the full scope of the alleged scheme.
At this stage, the allegations remain accusations, and Chen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The case has drawn widespread attention because of the unusually high number of marriages allegedly connected to the investigation and the substantial financial losses reported by multiple individuals.
As legal proceedings move forward, authorities are expected to continue reviewing evidence and identifying any additional potential victims.
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