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Denver Man Indicted for Visa Fraud and Marijuana Conspiracy
DENVER – A Colombian national pleaded guilty to visa fraud and marijuana conspiracy charges in federal court, authorities announced today.
Hector Diaz, 50, of Colombia, entered his plea before U.S. District Court Judge Robert E. Blackburn to one count of visa fraud committed in facilitation of a drug trafficking crime and one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute less than 50 kilograms of marijuana.
According to court documents, Diaz is scheduled to be sentenced on May 29, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. by the Honorable Judge Blackburn.
If convicted of visa fraud committed in facilitation of a drug crime, Diaz faces not more than 20 years in federal prison, and up to a $250,000 fine. If convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute less than 50 kilograms of marijuana, he faces not more than 5 years imprisonment, and up to a $250,000 fine.
The case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the IRS – Criminal Investigations (IRS CI), and the U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Services (DSS). Diaz is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys M.J. Menendez and Bradley Giles, with assistance regarding asset forfeiture from Assistant U.S. Attorney Tonya Andrews.
Diaz is currently free on bond and is scheduled to be sentenced in May. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the strong commitment of federal authorities to combatting visa fraud and marijuana trafficking in Colorado.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates on any developments.
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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