Ydenis Adames-Ramos, Illegally Transporting Aliens, New York 2023

Smuggling Ring Busted: Brooklyn Man Convicted of Illegally Transporting Aliens

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – In a major blow to human trafficking rings operating in the state, a Brooklyn man was convicted of illegally transporting aliens. Ydenis Adames-Ramos, a 36-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, was found guilty of the crime after a three-day jury trial.

The evidence presented in court revealed that on March 11, 2023, Adames-Ramos drove from his home in Brooklyn to Chateaugay, New York, to pick up three individuals who were illegally present in the United States. He then transported those aliens in the Chateaugay, New York area, before being stopped by United States Border Patrol agents.

According to prosecutors, Adames-Ramos intended to drive the aliens to Queens, New York, and would receive a payment of $2,000 for his services. The charge of illegally transporting aliens carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.

Adames-Ramos is scheduled to be sentenced on October 3, 2024, in Albany before United States District Judge Anne M. Nardacci. The United States Border Patrol investigated the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jessica N. Carbone and Adrian S. LaRochelle prosecuting the case.

The conviction is a significant victory for law enforcement agencies working to combat human trafficking in the state. Adames-Ramos’s actions not only put the lives of the aliens at risk but also undermined the rule of law in the country.

As the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases continue, the people of New York can take comfort in knowing that their law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to keep them safe.

Defendant: Ydenis Adames-Ramos

Criminal Charge: Illegally Transporting Aliens

City and State: Brooklyn, New York

Exact Date: March 11, 2023

Sentence or Outcome: Scheduled to be sentenced on October 3, 2024

Dollar Amounts: $2,000 (payment for services), $250,000.00 (maximum fine)

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