Elmer Modesto Rodriguez Amador, a 41-year-old Honduran national, has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft in Tampa, Florida. Amador faces a penalty of two years in federal prison, according to the United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
According to the plea agreement, Amador used the means of identification of other persons to defeat the E-Verify system, obtain employment at Archer Western-de Moya Group Joint Venture II, and to commit the felony offenses of misuse of a Social Security number and false claim of United States citizenship for employment purposes.
The E-Verify system, administered by the Social Security Administration and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is a voluntary program for employers that verifies the employment eligibility of employees. Amador circumvented this system from 2019 through at least 2022, using stolen identities to secure employment.
The investigation into Amador’s activities was conducted by a multi-agency task force, including Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of Transportation – Office of Inspector General, the Social Security Administration – Office of the Inspector General, the United States Border Patrol, the Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Assistant United States Attorney Christopher F. Murray is prosecuting the case. Amador’s sentencing date has not yet been set, but he is expected to face the full force of the law for his crimes. The guilty plea is a significant victory for law enforcement agencies fighting against identity theft and immigration-related crimes.
The use of E-Verify is an important tool in preventing identity theft and ensuring that employers hire authorized workers. Amador’s case highlights the importance of vigilant enforcement and prosecution of these crimes to protect the integrity of the system. As the case moves forward, it is likely to have significant implications for employers and employees alike, serving as a warning to those who would seek to exploit the system for their own gain.
In the world of federal crime, cases like Amador’s are a stark reminder of the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies. The successful prosecution of these crimes is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the agencies involved, and serves as a warning to those who would seek to commit similar crimes in the future.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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