U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs | U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs | U.S. Department of Justice
A Tyler resident has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a counterfeit documents scheme, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Sr., aged 50, admitted guilt to charges of fraud and misuse of visas, permits, and other documents. On December 4, 2024, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker sentenced him to 24 months in federal prison.
Court information revealed that Rodriguez was involved in producing fake permanent resident cards and social security cards. In January 2024, he created counterfeit documents for three individuals for $450. Later in March 2024, he produced similar fraudulent documents for eight more individuals for $1,200. A federal search warrant executed at Rodriguez's home uncovered additional fake identification documents and the equipment used to produce them. Rodriguez confessed to creating over 25 fake identification documents.
The investigation into this case was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Smith County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan R. Jackson prosecuted the case.
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