National Guard officer forged records and stole public money to facilitate secret second marriage

15 articles, oldest first.

1. Military Times

   National guard officer pleads guilty to sham double marriage, government theft of $54,000 ↗ (opens Military Times)

   Published Jul 29, 2026

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   A D.C. National Guard officer admitted Tuesday to an international sham marriage, false immigration documents and theft $54,000 from the government.

2. WTOP Washington DC

   National Guard officer forged records and stole public money to facilitate secret second marriage ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

   Published Jul 30, 2026

   Same headline from 12 more outlets

   WTOP Washington DC's feed description

   A National Guard officer carried out a secret second marriage to a woman he met while posted in Mongolia, using…

3. KBRW

   Former Alaska National Guard officer in secret second marriage forged records, stole public money ↗ (opens KBRW)

   Published Jul 30, 2026

   KBRW's feed description

   Maj. Collin Welch, 40, pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing about $54,000 in government money and inducing the Mongolian woman and her daughter to remain in the U.S. unlawfully. He’s awaiting sentencing in U.S. District Court in Washington.

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