Woman involved in fraudulent visa scheme with former MP avoids jail
A woman recruited by former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire to participate in a fraudulent visa scheme has received a prison sentence of almost three years, but will not go to jail.
Maggie Wang, formerly known as Maggie Logan, has been sentenced for her role in a fraudulent visa scheme alongside former NSW MP Daryl Maguire. Wang, 57, received a two-and-a-half-year prison term and 240 hours of community service for two charges related to the crime. Judge Frank Veltro ruled that the sentence could be served in the community, making it unlikely that Wang will spend any time in jail.
Wang assisted migration agent Monica Hao in filing 19 visa documents containing false or misleading information after meeting Maguire through the NSW Parliament's Asia Pacific Friendship Group in 2012. Wang's lawyer stated that she suffered from poor mental health, low self-esteem, and a history of post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, which contributed to her involvement in the scheme.
The court noted that while Wang's mental state played a role in her actions, her conduct remained serious. Wang allegedly pleaded guilty and demonstrated significant progress in rehabilitation since committing the offense. Maguire, who was found guilty of conspiracy last month, is scheduled to be sentenced in October.
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