Nicaraguan Woman Charged with Illegally Using Social Security ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNIETH BETANCO-HERNANDEZ, age 18, a native of Nicaragua, was indicted on June 2, 2023, for illegally using a social security number to maintain her status in an Alternative to Detention program of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
JUNIETH BETANCO-HERNANDEZ faces a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than five (5) years, a fine of up to $250,000.00, up to three (3) years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.
U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Carter K.D. Guice, Jr.of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.