Czech police break fake marriage ring

CZECH police have smashed an international ring suspected of arranging fake marriages for Nigerians seeking residency permits in the Czech Republic.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Jul 2011, 19:28 BST

Updated 21st Jul 2011, 23:24 BST

A police spokesman said four Nigerians and seven Czechs were arrested, with 27 marriages arranged by a gang operating in several European countries.