The Bigger Picture: Fabiola Carisimo’s Alleged Marriage Fraud Scheme
Fabiola Carisimo, a Miami-based realtor at Avanti Way in Brickell, is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent marriage for $20,000 to secure U.S. residency. The marriage, which lasted only two weeks, was reportedly a transactional arrangement with no evidence of cohabitation or genuine partnership. However, Carisimo waited eight months after the wedding to file for divorce, a delay investigator believe was strategic to strengthen her immigration case.
Key points of the case include:
- Transactional Marriage: Carisimo paid her “husband,” Julimir Marrero Perez, $20,000 to participate in the marriage. Afterward, Marrero allegedly demanded more money to continue the arrangement.
- No Shared Life: Marrero never lived with Carisimo, further undermining her claims of a legitimate relationship.
- Timing of Abuse Claims: After two weeks of marriage, Carisimo filed for a restraining order citing two events of domestic abuse. Critics argue this was a calculated move to support her immigration case under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
- Ongoing Relationship: During the marriage, Carisimo continued her eight-year relationship with her boyfriend in Argentina, further casting doubt on her intent.
- Delayed Divorce Filing: Despite the short duration of the marriage, Carisimo waited eight months to file for divorce, aligning with a timeline that could support her immigration narrative.
- Judicial Roadblocks: Judge Abby Cynamon dismissed Carisimo’s case twice and has so far refused to grant her a divorce, raising questions about the legitimacy of the marriage and the legal strategy employed by Carisimo.
Carisimo’s case underscores the systemic nature of marriage fraud in Miami, involving not only individuals but networks that enable these schemes. It highlights the urgent need for enforcement measures to safeguard immigration processes from exploitation.
The Disappearing Party Videos
After publishing our investigation into Fabiola Carisimo’s alleged $20,000 marriage fraud, VAWA Watch received several comments asking about Carisimo’s connection to Araceli Villanueva, a woman we knew nothing about at the time.
In response, we reached out to Villanueva for comment. Her reply was brief and direct:
“I don’t even talk to this woman [FABIOLA CARISIMO]; we are not friends on Instagram or in person.”
This denial seemed puzzling. Villanueva and Carisimo were, in fact, connected on Instagram, and the nature of their social interactions suggested a closer relationship. Further investigation revealed that Villanueva is a successful entrepreneur with interests in real estate, mortgages, cryptocurrencies, and tax planning. She also operates AVL Immigration Solutions, a business specializing in immigration consulting. Considering Villanueva’s professional stature and Carisimo’s likely arrest and deportation, her desire to distance herself from Carisimo is understandable.
Not long after we contacted Villanueva, we received copies of Instagram videos showing the pair singing and hugging at an intimate gathering for Carisimo. Within days, the videos were deleted from Carisimo’s Instagram account. At the same time, an anonymous source began feeding our investigator unverifiable and possibly misleading information about Villanueva. To make matters even more confusing, on the interview, we were joined and interrupted by someone the source referred to as “Izzy,” who was visibly intoxicated and speaking in a language that few, if any, would likely understand.
What’s Really Going On?
The sequence of events raises more questions than it answers. Why would Carisimo delete videos of Villanueva? Why is an anonymous source seemingly directed to provide information designed to deflect attention onto Villanueva? And who is “Izzy,” and what role does he play in all of this? None of it adds up. With no further comments from either Carisimo or Araceli, we are left to piece together the puzzle by analyzing available data and waiting for tips from our readers.
As the story unfolds, the relationship between Carisimo and Villanueva remains shrouded in mystery, but the intrigue continues to deepen. VAWA Watch will persist in its investigation.