David Romero, Passport Forgery, Pennsylvania 2024
Lancaster Man Gets 30 Months for Passport Forgery
A 68-year-old Lancaster man was sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment for passport forgery and related charges, authorities said.
David Romero, 68, of Lancaster, was sentenced by United States District Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. to a term of 30 months' imprisonment and three years of supervised release for his convictions on four counts each of passport forgery and possession of counterfeit passports, as well as one count of possession of 15 or more counterfeit access devices.
Romero was indicted on those charges in July 2023 and pleaded guilty to all counts in February of this year.
According to information presented to the court, special agents of the Diplomatic Security Service executed a search warrant at Romero's home and recovered fraudulent U.S. passport cards, fraudulent driver's licenses and identification cards, and counterfeit bank, debit, and credit cards.
In addition, agents recovered a notebook which Romero had used to practice forging the signatures of other individuals.
The case was investigated by the Diplomatic Security Service, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys John Boscia and Timothy Lanni.
A federal investigation into the matter revealed a sophisticated operation involving passport forgery and related crimes.
Romero's guilty plea and subsequent sentencing bring an end to the case, which was first brought to light in July 2023.
The Diplomatic Security Service and Assistant United States Attorneys John Boscia and Timothy Lanni worked together to bring Romero to justice.
Romero's 30-month sentence is a significant outcome, given the severity of his crimes.
With his guilty plea and sentencing, Romero is now facing the consequences of his actions.
A 68-year-old Lancaster man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for passport forgery and related charges.
The case against Romero was investigated by the Diplomatic Security Service and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys John Boscia and Timothy Lanni.
Romero was found guilty of four counts each of passport forgery and possession of counterfeit passports, as well as one count of possession of 15 or more counterfeit access devices.
The sentence of 30 months' imprisonment reflects the seriousness of Romero's crimes.
With his guilty plea and sentencing, Romero is now facing the consequences of his actions.
The case against Romero brings to light the importance of protecting national security and preventing passport forgery.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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