BUFFALO, N.Y. – In a shocking case of exploitation, Jose Sanchez-Ocampo, 37, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to conspiring to unlawfully employ 10 illegal aliens in a 12-month period.
Sanchez-Ocampo, the manager of Don Tequila Restaurant on Allen Street in Buffalo, admitted to hiring at least 10 illegal aliens to work at Don Tequila and other restaurants.
The plea is the result of an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin Kelly and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
According to Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian J. Counihan, who is handling the case, Sanchez-Ocampo’s actions are a serious offense, carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison and $250,000 fine.
The investigation found that Sanchez-Ocampo’s hiring practices were a blatant disregard for the law, putting the lives of these vulnerable individuals at risk.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 20, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
The Grimy Times condemns this egregious act of exploitation and calls for stricter laws to protect the rights of undocumented workers. We will continue to follow this case and bring you updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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