SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – A Moldovan man was sentenced to 128 days in jail for transporting an alien within the United States.
Constantin Chiriac, a 42-year-old citizen of Moldova, pleaded guilty on July 17, 2017, to the charge of transporting an alien within the United States. He admitted to picking up a Hungarian citizen who had crossed the border illegally from Canada on May 23, 2017, and intending to transport the alien to Brooklyn, New York.
The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Chief Patrol Agent John C. Pfeifer, United States Border Patrol, Swanton Sector. Chiriac was driving the alien away from the border area when Border Patrol Agents stopped him.
Co-defendant Kanento Boots was convicted of the same charge and sentenced to 111 days in jail on September 11, 2017. The smuggled Hungarian citizen, Zsolt Mihaly, pleaded guilty on June 6 to illegal entry into the United States, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 36 days in jail.
Following his sentence, Chiriac was remanded to the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, for removal proceedings. This case was investigated by the United States Border Patrol and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward P. Grogan.
Constantin Chiriac, a Moldovan man, was sentenced to 128 days in jail for transporting an alien within the United States. The crime occurred on May 23, 2017, and Chiriac was sentenced on a later date. At the time of the crime, Chiriac was in the United States on a visitor (tourist) visa.
This case highlights the importance of enforcing immigration laws and preventing human trafficking. The United States Border Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security continue to work together to enforce these laws and protect the American public.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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