Higgins, who is handling the case, stated that on November 11, 2019, an undercover HSI Special Agent (UCA) was contacted online by the defendant who was utilizing the email address inquired about purchasing a fraudulent passport and stated that he found the UCA's email address on a website known to law enforcement that advertises the sale of various illegal products, such as fraudulent identity documents, drugs, and counterfeit goods, among other illicit items.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.Īssistant U.S. announced today that Patrick Sileo, 62, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was arrested and charged by complaint with fraud in connection with identification documents.
