SANTO DOMINGO – A significant corruption scandal has rocked the Dominican Republic’s immigration system with allegations of an extensive illegal network operating from within the General Directorate of Migration (DGM). Investigative reports reveal that the criminal organization allegedly sold fraudulent immigration documents, work permits, and visas to foreign nationals through a sophisticated scheme.
According to multiple victim testimonies, Gabriel Alejandro Rodríguez has been identified as the purported mastermind of the operation. Rodríguez reportedly presented himself as a legitimate DGM employee to deceive clients, though the migration agency has officially denied any employment relationship with the individual.
Prominent journalist Adolfo Salomón brought the allegations to public attention, urging the DGM to initiate a comprehensive investigation given the severe implications for national security and institutional credibility. The scheme’s financial structure involved tiered pricing, with charges ranging from RD$30,000 for one-year work permits to RD$70,000 for decade-long permanent residency documents.
The criminal operation extended beyond document fabrication to include visa processing services and allegedly facilitating travel for individuals with existing migration restrictions. Evidence suggests the network maintained a sophisticated infrastructure involving multiple intermediaries and collaborators positioned at José Francisco Peña Gómez International Airport, where irregular procedures were reportedly conducted.
In a related development, authorities detained one individual found in possession of questionable immigration paperwork, with deportation proceedings expected to follow. When contacted for official comment, DGM representatives stated they had not received formal notification of the complaint at the time of inquiry, raising questions about internal communication protocols within the government agency.