Gulfport, Miss. - A Mexican national was sentenced to 12 months in prison for fraud or misuse of a social security card.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca, Chief Patrol Agent Jason E. Schneider of the U.S. Border Patrol’s New Orleans Sector, and Special Agent in Charge David L. Denton of Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans.
According to court documents, Jesus Alberto Charqueno-Hernandez, 26, was arrested on Oct. 25, 2021, by Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies after they received a 911 call for assistance. Deputies responded to the location of the 911 call near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Highway 57. Charqueno-Hernandez was placed under arrest for driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance.
In trying to identify him, officers found several forms of identification in Charqueno-Hernandez’ possession, including a Florida state identification card bearing another person’s name with a photo of Charqueno-Hernandez. Officers and agents also found a Social Security Card which bore the name and Social Security Number of the person named on the Florida Identification Card who was determined to be a victim of identity theft. Knowing that the name and SSN were not his own, he unlawfully used the victim’s information for the purpose of gaining employment.
Immigration records checks revealed that Carqueno-Hernandez had been previously removed from the U.S. to Mexico and had illegally returned to the United States.
Carqueno-Hernandez pled guilty on Jan. 25, 2022. After serving his prison sentence, he is subject to Department of Homeland Security proceedings to remove him from the United States.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stan Harris is the prosecutor for the case.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
