Details surface on Hannah Kobayashi's potential involvement in immigration marriage scam

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Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman who disappeared after arriving in Los Angeles, may be linked to an immigration marriage scam. Her family is investigating claims of a fake marriage for a green card, based on a tip received online. The LAPD confirmed Kobayashi was seen on video crossing into Mexico on November 11, four days after her arrival. The case is classified as a "voluntary missing person," with no evidence of trafficking or crime, according to police. Kobayashi's family has not verified the marriage allegations and is focused on her safety. They noted her unusual behavior, as she had been in contact with family before her disappearance.


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