By Associated Press Published: September 18, 2015, 12:50 pm



JACKSON, Miss. – Seven undocumented workers are facing deportation following convictions for fraudulent use of identities, announced Attorney General Jim Hood Friday.

Seven undocumented workers pleaded guilty on Friday, September 11, to fraudulent use of identity.

Hinds County Circuit Court Judge William Gowan sentenced each defendant to two years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with the sentences suspended.

“Our office worked with federal authorities to recommend a sentence that would result in deportation and, ultimately, significant taxpayer savings,” said Attorney General Hood. “We commend Judge Gowan for accepting this recommendation.”

Those sentenced are pictured above.
Top row, left to right: Carlos Begigno Garcia-Perez, Eduardo Lopez-Cardona, Eduardo Lopez-Cardona
Bottom row, left to right: Guillermo Garcia-Cruz, Juan Chacon-Ramirez, Ramiro Santiago-Monico

Joel Hernandez Rodas, 25, plead guilty to one count of identity fraud and received the equivalent sentence of two years by Judge Gowan, which was also suspended.

These convictions form the basis for the deportation of these defendants.

An undercover joint investigation involving the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and the Department of Homeland Security revealed the seven defendants purchased fraudulent documents and used them to illegally obtain a fake I.D. and employment in Mississippi.

“Our citizens deserve honest employees and we will not tolerate crooks trying to con their way into the workforce by stealing the identities and tax dollars of hardworking citizens,” said Attorney General Hood.

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