Varya Malina, known for her appearance on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, was arrested in Tennessee on July 9, 2025, for felony theft. The reality TV star and YouTuber allegedly stole merchandise worth over $2,300 from multiple Lowe’s stores. This legal trouble could impact her immigration status, as she holds a green card obtained through the Diversity Visa Lottery.
What Are The Charges Against Varya Malina?
Varya Malina faces a Class E felony theft charge in Knox County, Tennessee. Authorities claim she stole items from Lowe’s stores in West Knoxville, Alcoa, Crossville, and Cookeville between February 20 and May 12, 2025. The total value of the stolen goods was $2,341.62.
Surveillance footage and her social media posts helped police identify her. In one instance, she was seen wearing the same outfit during a theft and while visiting her fiancé, Geoffrey Paschel, in prison. The charges could lead to one to six years in prison and a $3,000 fine if convicted.
“Varya was one of my favorite 90 Day Fiancé cast members. She really should know what not to do in America.” — Fan reaction on Instagram
How Does This Affect Her Relationship With Geoffrey Paschel?
Geoffrey Paschel, Varya’s fiancé, is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence for domestic assault and kidnapping. Their relationship has been strained due to his incarceration, and now Varya’s legal issues add another layer of difficulty.
If convicted, Varya could be in prison at the same time as Geoffrey, making their future together uncertain. Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some criticizing her loyalty to a man with a violent criminal past.
“She gave up her career and good life for a man who’s in jail for heinous crimes and now she wants to be a criminal too? I don’t understand some women. Love shouldn’t make you do this.” — Fan comment on social media
Could Varya Malina Be Deported?
Varya obtained her green card in 2021 through the Diversity Visa Lottery, which allows immigrants from countries with low U.S. immigration rates to live and work in America. However, a felony conviction could put her residency at risk.
Under U.S. immigration law, crimes involving moral turpitude (dishonesty, fraud, or intent to harm) can lead to deportation. Since theft falls under this category, Varya’s green card could be revoked if she is found guilty.
“If a defendant is a non-citizen, he or she may wish to consult with an attorney for advice prior to pleading to an offense.” — Court warning in Varya’s case
Recent Updates On Varya’s Legal Case
On August 7, 2025, reports confirmed that Varya struck a plea deal, reducing her charge to a misdemeanor count of aggravated trespassing. She was sentenced to six months of judicial diversion and must pay $2,341.62 in restitution to Lowe’s. She is also banned from entering any Lowe’s stores for six months.
While this deal helps her avoid felony consequences, her immigration status remains uncertain. The court explicitly warned that her plea could still trigger deportation proceedings.
How Fans Are Reacting
Many fans are shocked by Varya’s arrest, given her previous emphasis on honesty and hard work in her social media posts. Some speculate that financial struggles or emotional distress may have influenced her actions. Others joke that she and Geoffrey could star in a Love After Lockup spin-off.
“Damn, they want to be on Love During Lockup so bad.” — Fan reaction on Instagram
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