Two men from Fort Myers, Florida, have been charged with selling fake identification documents to undercover officers. Daniel Aguilar-Roblero (40) and Cornelio Perez Gonzalez Arellano (29), both non-U.S. citizens, are facing serious prison time if convicted.
According to the indictments, the men sold fraudulent Permanent Resident cards and Social Security cards, which are also known as “Green Cards,” to law enforcement officers. These cards are used to prove residency and employment eligibility, but they were manufactured by the defendants.
The investigation was led by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant United States Attorney Simon R. Eth will be prosecuting the case.
Aguilar-Roblero faces a maximum penalty of 50 years in federal prison if convicted, while Gonzalez Arellano faces a maximum penalty of 25 years. Neither defendant is a U.S. citizen or national, and both are subject to deportation.
It’s worth noting that an indictment is not a conviction, and both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat identity theft and document fraud in the United States. The sale of fake identification documents can have serious consequences for individuals and society as a whole.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the dedication of law enforcement agencies to protecting the public and upholding the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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