A Mexican man has been sentenced for falsely claiming United States citizenship. Edgar Ramirez, 36, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced by District Court Judge Curtis V. Gomez to the time he has served in custody since March 11, 2019, and one year of supervised release.
According to court documents, Ramirez pleaded guilty to falsely claiming United States citizenship to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on March 11, 2019. This guilty plea came after Ramirez presented a false Pennsylvania identification card in the name of Rodolfo Salinas to officers on December 20, 2018.
After questioning by officers, Ramirez admitted that he was not a United States citizen but instead was born in Mexico. He also admitted that he paid $2,000 to cross the border into the United States in 2001. This admission led to his guilty plea and subsequent sentencing.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim L. Chisholm. United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced the sentencing, which included a special assessment of $100 to be paid by Ramirez.
Ramirez’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the consequences of falsely claiming United States citizenship. The sentence of time served and one year of supervised release reflects the seriousness with which the court views this offense.
The incident highlights the importance of the work of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in identifying and preventing false claims of citizenship. The collaboration between these officers and investigative agencies such as Homeland Security Investigations is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the United States’ immigration system.
In addition to the sentence and special assessment, Ramirez will also be subject to one year of supervised release. This will allow authorities to monitor his activities and ensure that he does not engage in any further illegal activities. The outcome of this case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to upholding the law and protecting the United States from those who would seek to deceive and manipulate the system.
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Key Facts
- State: Virgin Islands
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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