Immigration Agent From Delco Accused Of Taking Bribes

BROOKHAVEN, PA — A Brookhaven man working as an immigration officer has been federally charged with bribery, officials said.

Authorities said Amara Dukuly, 43, of Brookhaven, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with bribery of a public official.

The charges stem from Dukuly's alleged solicitation of a bribe in exchange for official acts.

According to a criminal complaint filed against him, from about 2015 until now, Dukuly used his status as a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employee to get money from people in exchange for promises to help them obtain adjustments to their immigration status, such as a green card, work authorization documents, or visas.

Additionally, Dukuly did not have the authority to do any of the things he promised these people, authorities said.

After corruptly seeking, receiving, and accepting money in return for being influenced in the performance of an official act, Dukuly used the bribe money for his personal benefit, according to prosecutors.

Anyone with information about Dukuly or other government employees soliciting bribes is asked to call 1-866-347-2423, select prompt number two, and mention Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia.