Roger J. Kiley, Impersonating U.S. Customs Attaché, Florida 2012

A shocking case of public corruption unfolded in Miami as Roger J. Kiley, a supervisory customs and border protection officer, pleaded guilty to impersonating a U.S. Customs attaché. This egregious crime took place in the Southern District of Florida, where prosecutors are working tirelessly to bring Kiley to justice.

As a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer stationed in Dublin from 2009 to 2011, Kiley held a position of trust. However, his actions were far from trustworthy. He began a romantic relationship with a Dublin resident in 2010 and held himself out to her as the Customs attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Dublin. In reality, this position did not exist. Kiley’s scheme involved creating a fake lease from the embassy, a funding cable for the payment of the lease on the residence, and even forging the signature of the deputy chief of mission on a bogus letter authorizing the relocation of Kiley and his romantic interest to the United States.

Kiley’s actions were not only a betrayal of the public’s trust but also a blatant disregard for the law. He lied to federal agents in February 2012 when interviewed about the allegations of misconduct while he was in Dublin. His guilt was evident, and he eventually pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging him with one count of false personation and one count of making a false statement.

As a result of his guilty plea, Kiley faces up to three years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a year of supervised release for the charge of false personation. He also faces five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release for the false statement charge. Furthermore, Kiley is responsible for restitution in the amount of $2,500. Sentencing has been scheduled for December 7, 2012.

The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney Richard B. Evans of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Robin W. Waugh, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. The case is also being investigated by the CBP Office of Internal Affairs.

The people of Florida can rest assured that the authorities are working diligently to ensure that public officials like Kiley are held accountable for their actions. This case serves as a reminder that corruption will not be tolerated and that those who abuse their power will face the full force of the law.

Kiley’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of trust in our public officials. The actions of one individual can have far-reaching consequences, and it is up to us to ensure that those who seek to abuse their power are brought to justice.

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