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Honduran National Pleads Guilty to Using Fake Social Security Number to Obtain Louisiana ID Card
Hammond, Louisiana – In a shocking case of identity theft, Rony Rivera-Gonzales, a 23-year-old Honduran national, pleaded guilty to using a fake Social Security Number to obtain a Louisiana ID card. This brazen act of deception was uncovered by the Louisiana State Police and Homeland Security Investigations.
According to court documents, Rivera-Gonzales submitted a fake Social Security Number on August 20, 2014, to the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles Office in Hammond. An unsuspecting employee issued Rivera-Gonzales a Louisiana ID card based on this false information.
Rivera-Gonzales is facing a maximum term of five years imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, a fine of $250,000, and a mandatory special assessment of $100.00. U.S. District Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon set sentencing for May 14, 2015.
The case against Rivera-Gonzales is a stark reminder of the dangers of identity theft and the importance of verifying the authenticity of Social Security Numbers. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
Assistant United States Attorney Spiro G. Latsis is in charge of the prosecution, and the work of the Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana State Police is being praised by U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite.
Rivera-Gonzales, whose current whereabouts are unknown, faces a daunting sentence if convicted. The case serves as a warning to those who would seek to exploit the system for personal gain.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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