Honduran National Pleads Guilty to Selling ID Documents
A 29-year-old Honduran national has pleaded guilty to selling identification documents, including a social security card and birth certificate, to an undercover agent.
Jorge Maldonado-Rios, a citizen of Honduras, illegally reentered the United States after being deported in 2012. He then conspired with two individuals to sell the identification documents.
According to court documents, Maldonado-Rios reentered the country on multiple occasions, violating U.S. immigration laws. He also conspired with two others to sell the fake identification documents to a confidential informant working with Homeland Security agents.
The scheme was uncovered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Spiro G. Latsis is leading the prosecution, with U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praising the work of Homeland Security agents in investigating the case.
Maldonado-Rios faces up to 15 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a maximum term of supervised release of three years for the conspiracy charge. He also faces up to two years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a maximum term of supervised release of one year for the reentry charge.
U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance has scheduled Maldonado-Rios’ sentencing for June 1, 2016. The court is also imposing a mandatory $100 special assessment on both charges.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of identity theft and the sale of fake identification documents in the United States. It also underscores the importance of U.S. immigration laws and the consequences of violating them.
As the Grimy Times continues to investigate this case, we will provide updates on Maldonado-Rios’ sentencing and any other developments in the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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