Marina Arnedo Rojas-Zayed, Making False Statements, Louisiana 2012

Marina Arnedo Rojas-Zayed, a 34-year-old woman from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, has been charged with making false statements to an agency of the United States.

According to a Bill of Information filed in federal court, Rojas-Zayed represented before the New Orleans Immigration Court that she was a licensed attorney in the state of Alabama, when in truth she was not a licensed attorney. This deception occurred from on or about July 2012 until on or about August 2013.

U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. announced the charges against Rojas-Zayed, emphasizing that the Bill of Information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Rojas-Zayed faces a possible maximum term of imprisonment of five years, followed by three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

The investigation into this matter was conducted by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the assistance of Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia K. Evans, who is in charge of the prosecution.

Polite commended the HSI for their diligence in investigating this case and bringing it to justice. The case is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies in protecting the integrity of the legal system and upholding the truth.

Marina Arnedo Rojas-Zayed is currently facing charges for making false statements to an agency of the United States. Her case is a reminder that deception and dishonesty will not be tolerated and that those who engage in such behavior will be held accountable for their actions.

Defendant’s Information:

Defendant Name: Marina Arnedo Rojas-Zayed

Exact Criminal Charges: Making False Statements to an Agency of the United States

City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana

Exact Date: July 2012 to August 2013

Sentence or Outcome: Faces a possible maximum term of imprisonment of five years, followed by three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine if convicted

Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine

Related Federal Cases