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Nine Arrested In Fraudulent Identification Document Sweep

Boston, MA... Nine people were arrested last week and charged federally with selling fraudulent United States identification documents such as Social Security cards, green cards and alien registration cards. The arrests were the result of a week-long effort by the newly created Immigration and Customs Enforcement Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force - one of only ten such task forces in the nation. Last week's enforcement actions took place in Framingham, Hull, Lawrence, Malden, Medford and Worcester.

United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan and Matthew J. Etre, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Boston, announced the last week's Task Force operation which targeted several counterfeit document labs in Massachusetts. As a result, nine individuals were arrested and four search warrants executed resulting in the seizure of a wide array of document making materials and equipment.

“Immigration laws exist to protect American citizens,” stated U.S. Attorney Sullivan. “It is understandable that many from around the globe would want to come to live, work and raise families here in the greatest democracy in the world. However, this must be done in compliance with United States immigration laws - not in violation of them. The U.S. Attorney's Office is committed to working with the ICE Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force to disrupt the operation of fraudulent document labs in Massachusetts. Today's arrests should make clear that those individuals who violate our laws and assist others in circumventing the immigration process will be prosecuted.” Read more at usdoj.gov

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