Houston Immigration Officer Arrested

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Oct. 22, 2009, 10:33PM

Federal agents on Thursday arrested a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer on bribery and fraud charges, authorities said.

Elliott Hernandez, 44, of Houston, faces charges including bribery, fraud in connection with a computer and receiving something of value in exchange for performing an official act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Houston.

Hernandez was released on bond after appearing Thursday before a federal magistrate, authorities said.

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