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Man Charged With Fake ID
A 21-year-old man living in Huron, South Dakota, is accused of using a fraudulent identification document to satisfy a requirement of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Milton Oropeza-Chavarria, also known as Alfredo De Jesus De Leon, was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 4, 2015, for Use of Fraudulent Identification Document.
Oropeza-Chavarria, a native of Mexico, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on February 12, 2015, and pled not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 5 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carrie G. Sanderson is prosecuting the case.
Oropeza-Chavarria was released on bond pending trial, which has been set for April 7, 2015. The charge is merely an accusation, and Oropeza-Chavarria is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The alleged crime took place on November 30, 2011, when Oropeza-Chavarria used a social security card and identification card bearing the name Alfredo De Leon, knowing it was not issued lawfully for his use.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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