New York Woman Admits Illicit Re-entry into U.S.
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Indrawattie Sookram, a 40-year-old citizen of Guyana, has pled guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States. This conviction marks the second time Sookram has committed this crime.
According to court documents, Sookram was arrested in the U.S. Virgin Islands in February 1999 for using a false passport, false visa, and false identity to gain entry into the United States.
In August 1999, Sookram was convicted in the United States District Court for the District of the Virgin Islands and sentenced to six months in jail. After serving her sentence, she was removed to Guyana on September 3, 1999.
Sookram’s illicit re-entry into the United States continued in 2000, when she returned without permission. This time, she was arrested by an HSI Agent in Schenectady, New York on May 17, 2018.
A fingerprint check revealed Sookram’s prior conviction and removal under the name Maryan Husain, leading to her current guilty plea.
Sookram faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 when she is sentenced by Senior United States Judge Fredrick J. Scullin, Jr. on May 20, 2019.
This case was investigated by HSI and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward P. Grogan.
Tuesday’s guilty plea is a stark reminder of the consequences of violating U.S. immigration laws.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Human Trafficking|Public Corruption|White Collar Crime|Immigration Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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