PITTSBURGH, PA – A Mexican citizen has been accused of re-entering the United States illegally, according to a recent indictment handed down by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh.
The indictment, announced by Acting States Attorney Soo C. Song, charges Mauro Cantera-Camacho, 43, with a single count of re-entry of removed alien.
According to the indictment, Cantera-Camacho was previously removed from the United States on December 14, 1999, and was found in Butler, Pennsylvania on May 7, 2017, without having applied for or received permission to reenter the country from the Secretary of Homeland Security.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of two years in prison, one year supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Mary McKeen Houghton is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The investigation leading to the indictment was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security.
An indictment is an accusation. Mauro Cantera-Camacho is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
In this case, the defendant faces serious charges and, if convicted, could face significant time behind bars and a substantial fine.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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