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Hector Ariel Ortiz-Guillen, a Honduran national, was convicted of possessing a fake green card in New Hampshire after a wild chase on December 5, 2025. Border Patrol had received a tip about a work crew of three illegal aliens in Colebrook, New Hampshire, and when they tried to stop the truck, it sped off, crashing into a snowbank. Ortiz-Guillen fled on foot but was detained after a pursuit and found with a wallet containing a fraudulent green card with his name and face, but a Canadian citizen’s alien number.
The evidence presented at trial showed that Ortiz-Guillen knowingly possessed the forged Permanent Resident card, a serious offense that undermines the integrity of the US immigration system. US Attorney Erin Creegan emphasized that living and working in the US is a privilege that comes with following the rules and laws for entry.
Ortiz-Guillen has been detained since his arrest and is scheduled for sentencing on July 28, 2026. He faces up to 10 years in prison and 3 years of supervised release, and will be subject to removal from the US after serving his sentence. The conviction is a significant outcome for US Border Patrol and other law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to protect the US immigration system from fraud and abuse. As US Attorney Creegan noted, the verdict sends a clear message that those who attempt to cheat the system will be held accountable. Ortiz-Guillen’s conviction is a reminder that the US takes immigration crimes seriously and will pursue those who break the law.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: New Hampshire
- Location: NH
- Source: DOJ Press Release
