ALBANY, NY – Gilberto Robles Gonzalez, a 39-year-old Mexican citizen, has pleaded guilty to possessing fraudulent U.S. immigration and employment documents. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Thomas P. Brophy, Director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Buffalo Field Office.
On May 6, 2024, Gonzalez was found in possession of counterfeit versions of a permanent resident card and a social security card, both bearing his name, which he admitted were fraudulent.
Scheduled for sentencing on December 5, 2024, before United States District Judge Anne M. Nardacci, Gonzalez faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and could be fined up to $250,000.
The final sentence will be determined by Judge Nardacci, taking into account the specific statutes violated, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other relevant factors.