Documents discovered by her mother reportedly suggested the 30-year-old may have been scammed out of money through the scheme.
TheFBIis now reportedly joining the ongoing investigation following Kobayashis mothers discovery of a possible secret marriage for financial gain.
The possible visascamwas uncovered by Kobayashis mother, Brandi Yee, sources toldLos Angeles Magazine.
Yee reportedly discovered immigration documents in her daughters home in Hawaii that listed an immigration attorney.
An insider told the magazine: That attorney was not cooperative with the mom.
Yee subsequently turned the documents over to the FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
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The fundraiser was later updated to include expenses for dad Ryan Kobayashis funeral.
R. Kobayashi died by suicide after tirelessly searching for his daughter throughout Los Angeles for 13 days.
Kobayashis disappearance has sparked global interest with a slew of theories unveiled on social media.
Her association withthe spiritual movement Twin Flames Universehas been particularly discussed since she was first reported missing.
The police said their investigation will not be continuing in Mexico,Bored Pandapreviously reported.
She was seen with an unidentified individual, raising more questions about her safety.
Family members received disturbing texts that Sunday.
Kobayashi expressed fear and mentioned threats to her identity and finances.
The family maintained thatKobayashis text messagesdidnt sound like her at all.
Her communication with them abruptly came to an end at some point.
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