Tuffek Mohammed Ali Saleh, False Statements on Immigration Document, New York 2012
A Rochester man has pleaded guilty to making false statements on an immigration document, federal authorities announced.
Tuffek Mohammed Ali Saleh, 41, a citizen and national of Yemen, pleaded guilty to making a false statement on an immigration document before U.S. District Court Judge Charles J. Siragusa.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of up to $250,000.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig R. Gestring, Saleh applied for U.S. Citizenship under the name Yehya Muthana Ali in April 2012.
During the processing of Saleh's application, it was determined that the defendant had previously applied to enter the United States using a different identity, including a different name and date of birth.
During the investigation, officials from the Department of Homeland Security conducted an immigration interview with the defendant. During this interview, the defendant was again asked several times about his identity, and he repeatedly denied ever using another name to try to enter the United States.
The plea is the culmination of an investigation on the part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, the New York State Police, and the United States Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 22, 2014, before Judge Siragusa.
Defendant's Real Full Name: Tuffek Mohammed Ali Saleh
Criminal Charge: Making a False Statement on an Immigration Document
City and State: Rochester, New York
Exact Date: April 2012 (application), August 22, 2014 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty, sentencing scheduled for August 22, 2014
Dollar Amounts: Up to $250,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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