Jeronimo Murillo-Torres, Misuse of Social Security Number, Louisiana 2020

New Orleans Man Charged with Misuse of Social Security Number

A 46-year-old Honduran national has been charged with attempting to obtain a Louisiana State Driver’s License using a valid social security number assigned to another person.

Jeronimo Murillo-Torres, 46, was charged on March 10, 2020, in a one-count bill of information with misuse of a social security number in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 408(a)(7)(B).

According to the bill of information, Murillo-Torres attempted to obtain a Louisiana State Driver’s License using a valid social security number assigned to another person.

If convicted, Murillo-Torres faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years, a fine of up to $250,000.00, one year supervised release after imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment.

U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser reiterated that a bill of information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

U.S. Attorney Strasser praised the work of the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Irene González is in charge of the prosecution.

Murillo-Torres' case is a reminder of the importance of protecting social security numbers and preventing identity theft.

Defendant’s Name: Jeronimo Murillo-Torres

Criminal Charges: Misuse of a social security number in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 408(a)(7)(B)

City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana

Date: March 10, 2020

Sentence or Outcome: To be determined

Dollar Amounts: $250,000.00 fine, $100 special assessment

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/honduran-national-charged-misuse-social-security-number