MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Oscar Armando Banegas Mendoza, a/k/a Oscar Armando Banegas-Bendoza, will be facing the consequences of his actions after pleading guilty to Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien. The charge, punishable by a term of imprisonment of not more than ten years, and a fine of not more than $250,000.00, was brought forth by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
The alleged offense took place on December 16, 2025, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Banegas Mendoza, an alien, was found in the United States without obtaining the express consent of the Secretary of Homeland Security to reapply for admission to the United States after having been previously removed on November 27, 2010.
The investigation into this incident was conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at repelling the invasion of illegal immigration, achieving the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protecting our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
Banegas Mendoza will remain in the custody of the United States Marshals Service pending sentencing. A U.S. District Court Judge will determine the sentence to be imposed after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is committed to upholding the law and protecting the citizens of Oklahoma. In this case, the defendant’s actions have put him at odds with the law, and he will face the consequences of his actions.
Defendant: Oscar Armando Banegas Mendoza
Crime: Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien
City and State: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Exact Date: December 16, 2025
Sentence: Up to 10-year prison term and fine of not more than $250,000.00
Dollar Amounts: $250,000.00
Defendant’s Current Status: Remains in custody pending sentencing.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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