MACON, Ga. – A Jamaican man who broke the law by re-entering the U.S. after a federal conviction and stole another’s identity to remain in the country now faces up to ten years in prison following a U.S. Department of State investigation.
Roan Lynch, 54, a citizen of Jamaica and a resident of Forsyth, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement in an application for a passport, one count of aggravated identity theft and one count of illegal reentry before U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on April 6.
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Lynch faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison for the false statement in an application for a passport charge; a maximum sentence of two years in prison for the illegal reentry charge; a mandatory consecutive two-year prison sentence for the aggravated identity theft charge; and a $250,000 fine per count.
The investigation, led by the U.S. Department of State, uncovered Lynch’s scheme to use a stolen identity to obtain a U.S. passport, allowing him to re-enter the country illegally.
There is no parole in the federal system, meaning Lynch will serve his full sentence without the possibility of early release.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 9, where U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell will determine Lynch’s final sentence.
In a statement, a DOJ spokesperson said, ‘This case highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of U.S. passports and preventing individuals from using stolen identities to obtain them.’
The U.S. Department of State has taken steps to strengthen passport security measures and prevent similar crimes in the future.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source â†â€â€ÂÂÂ
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