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Colombian National Pleads Guilty to Using Stolen ID
Alexandria, LA – In a shocking turn of events, a Colombian national has pleaded guilty to attempting to use someone else’s identity to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license.
Overth Riascos-Barahona, 33, of Colombia, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell to one count of false claim of citizenship. According to the guilty plea, Riascos-Barahona entered the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles on September 14, 2017 in Alexandria. He submitted documents bearing another person’s personal information in an attempt to obtain a driver’s license.
One of the documents was a Social Security card, which had the other person’s name on it.
Riascos-Barahona faces up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. A sentencing date of May 18, 2018 was set.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and Louisiana State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dominic Rossetti is prosecuting the case.
This is a stark reminder of the importance of vetting individuals who attempt to obtain sensitive documents like driver’s licenses. The public is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
In related news, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has increased security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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