Luis Medina, Fraud and Identity Theft, Maine 2015

Luis Medina, a 49-year-old from Lawrence, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to a string of serious crimes in a U.S. District Court in Maine. According to court records, Medina used a false name and social security number to gain access to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

In August 2015, Medina was working for an asbestos abatement contractor when he committed the crimes. He used the false information to clear himself for access to the shipyard.

The charges against Medina include submitting a false document to a government agency, social security fraud, and aggravated identity theft. These serious crimes carry significant penalties, including up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the false document and social security fraud charges.

Medina also faces a mandatory consecutive two-year sentence on the aggravated identity theft charge. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.

The case was investigated by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the New Hampshire State Police, and the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General.

Medina’s guilty plea marks a significant step in the justice process. The severity of his crimes and the potential penalties highlight the importance of protecting sensitive information and the consequences of committing identity theft.

The investigation and prosecution of Medina’s crimes demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring the integrity of government agencies and sensitive information.

Defendant: Luis Medina

Criminal Charges: Submitting a false document to a government agency, social security fraud, and aggravated identity theft

City and State: Portland, Maine

Exact Date: August 2015

Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty, faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, and a mandatory consecutive two-year sentence

Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine

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