A Venezuelan national has been arrested in El Paso, Texas, for allegedly misusing visas, permits, and other documents.
Alcides Jose Urrivari-Arape, 38, was pulled over by an El Paso County Sherriff’s Office deputy on February 24. After the deputy requested U.S. Border Patrol assistance, Urrivari-Arape allegedly presented a fraudulent U.S. Social Security card to the USBP agent, claiming that the ID allowed him to remain in the country legally.
According to court documents, Urrivari-Arape admitted to paying $690 for the false document.
Urrivari-Arape is charged with fraud and misuse of documents, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas made the announcement. The U.S. Border Patrol and El Paso County Sherriff’s Office are investigating the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Wang is prosecuting the case. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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