Woman Who Funded Her $300K Vegas Gambling Habit By Marrying Multiple Men to Plead Guilty to Bigamy and Fraud

A Las Vegas woman accused of orchestrating a multi-year marriage fraud scheme involving at least 14 men has agreed to plead guilty to two felonies: one count of bigamy and one count of obtaining money under false pretenses of more than $100,000.

During an appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court on Tuesday, July 7, 33-year-old Jiaying Chen said she plans to enter guilty pleas later this week.

According to police reports, Chen targeted men through social media, moving the relationships rapidly toward marriage after short courtships. Once the wedding ceremonies were performed, she began asking for large sums of money under the guise of helping her sick relatives in China.

One of the victims told police he gave Chen $40,000, while others reported losing $30,000, $23,000, and $20,000. Once they sent the funds, several victims reported that Chen cut off contact entirely.

Investigators concluded that instead of aiding family members, Chen channeled the stolen funds straight to the casino floor, losing more than $300,000 at Wynn Las Vegas within a single year. Bureau records reveal that between March 2019 and May 2024, Chen submitted 14 marriage applications to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau, ultimately obtaining seven marriage certificates.

Her Liang Eyes

Chen was first arrested in 2024. After posting bond, however, she failed to appear in court and disappeared.

Authorities located Chen again last month, still in Las Vegas, and arrested her under the alias “Vicky Liang.” Police say she had already revived the scam under her new identity, submitting eight additional marriage license applications that resulted in seven more certificates. During the arrest, officers reported finding a fraudulent passport and a fraudulent Nevada driver’s license.

Chen now faces sentencing in Clark County District Court after her expected guilty plea later this week.