A man from Ecuador has admitted to committing visa fraud in the United States. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Pablo Marlon Frias Teran, 40, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to the charge of visa fraud. The offense carries a possible sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
According to Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Smith, Frias Teran was found by Customs and Border Protection officers on August 26, 2025, carrying a counterfeit United States Permanent Resident Card that falsely indicated he had legal status in the country. Frias Teran admitted the document was not legitimate. Authorities later confirmed that he had never been granted lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
"The plea is a result of an investigation by Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Director of Field Operations Rose Brophy," said Smith.
Sentencing for Frias Teran is scheduled for December 23, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., before Judge Arcara.
