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Posted on 05/22/2025 11:21:18 PM PDT by grundle
BOSTON – A Colombian woman, unlawfully residing in Boston, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for identity theft offenses, including receiving rental assistance, Social Security and SNAP benefits, as well as voter fraud under the stolen identity. The defendant also allegedly applied for a United States passport and obtained a Massachusetts Real ID and eight other state IDs.
Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, 59, was charged in a superseding indictment with one count of false representation of a Social Security number; one count of making a false statement in an application for a United States passport; one count of aggravated identity theft; three counts of receiving stolen government money or property; one count of fraudulent voter registration; and one count of fraudulent voting. Orovio-Hernandez was previously charged in an indictment in February 2025 and has remained in federal custody since that time.
According to court filings, Orovio-Hernandez, a Colombian national without lawful status in the United States, has lived under a stolen identity for more than 20 years. Using this stolen identity, Orovio-Hernandez allegedly obtained nine state IDs, including a Massachusetts Real ID and applied for a U.S. passport.
Orovio-Hernandez allegedly used the stolen identity to submit a fraudulent voter registration in January 2023 and cast a fraudulent ballot in the November 2024 presidential election. It is further alleged that Orovio-Hernandez improperly received approximately $400,000 in federal benefits: $259,589 in Section 8 rental assistance benefits from October 2011 through January 2025; $101,257 in Social Security disability benefits from July 2014 through January 2025; and $43,348 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from April 2005 through January 2025.
“The Diplomatic Security Service is committed to protecting the integrity of the U.S. passport,” said Matthew O’Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Boston Field Office. “Our special agents work with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement partners to detect and stop fraud when criminals attempt to unlawfully obtain and use passports. DSS continues to play a critical role in the United States’ efforts to combat illegal immigration and bring to justice those who seek to exploit the U.S. travel system.”
“Stealing someone’s identity to unlawfully obtain Social Security benefits is not just theft—it’s a long-term abuse of a system meant to support those truly in need,” said Amy Connelly, Special Agent in Charge, Social Security Administration (SSA), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Boston-New York Field Division. “SSA OIG is committed to ensuring ineligible aliens are not receiving funds from SSA programs. For over 20 years, the defendant is alleged to have lived under a stolen identity, fraudulently collecting federal benefits, committing voter fraud, and undermining the integrity of public trust. This indictment reflects our continued commitment to uncovering long-term fraud and holding individuals accountable for exploiting the Social Security system.”
“Orovio-Hernandez allegedly spent two decades living under a stolen identity while simultaneously orchestrating a sophisticated multi-agency fraud scheme, misappropriating over $400,000 in federal benefits—funded by taxpayers—including Section 8 rental assistance funds,” said Special Agent in Charge Shawn Rice with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General (OIG). “These critical housing funds support the most vulnerable populations, including families with very low income, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. HUD OIG remains steadfast in its commitment to working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners to aggressively pursue those who engage in activities that threaten the integrity of HUD programs.”
The charge of false representation of a Social Security number provides for a sentence of up to five years of in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charge of making a false statement in an application for a United States passport provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charge of aggravated identity theft provides for a mandatory two-year sentence to run consecutively to any other sentence imposed, one year of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charges of receiving stolen government or property provide for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. The charges of fraudulent registration and fraudulent voting each provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The defendant is subject to deportation upon completion of any sentence imposed. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.
U.S. Attorney Foley; DSS SAC O’Brien; SSA OIG SAC Connelly; HUD OIG SAC Rice; and Charmeka Parker, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations – Northeast Region made the announcement. Valuable assistance in the investigation was provided by the United States Postal Inspection Service. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Nagelberg of the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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This illegal moved to the right state to steal. Look at the massive cash haul this one person stole from the taxpayers.
One down...many millions still to go.
Colmbian Orovio-Hernandez allegedly used the stolen identity
<><>to submit a fraudulent voter registration in January 2023
<><>to cast a fraudulent ballot in the November 2024 presidential election.
<><>to improperly receive approximately $400,000 in federal benefits:
<><>$259,589 in Section 8 rental assistance from October 2011 to January 2025;
<><>$101,257 in Social Security disability from July 2014 to January 2025;
<><>and $43,348 in SNAP benefits from April 2005 to January 2025.
Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez-Lazamataz
It’s all so beautiful....It’s all so beautiful....
She’s got SNAP and Social Security. Sorta...
You can bet that most if not all was squirreled out of the country on a monthly basics.
Millions, billions of dollars get transferred accost our southern board hourly, daily, weekly, monthly annually. Isn’t it about time we validate the sources and de stations and TAX or cease what is due to the USA?
You can bet that most, if not all of her thievery, was squirreled out of the US by the loyal Columbian patriot on a regular basis. $$Millions, $$billions of tax dollars get transferred across Biden’s southern board hourly, daily, weekly, monthly annually.
And the beauty thing.....it leaves a nice l/e paper trail.
Was she a united states senator destined to become president?
Who does she think she is - Letitia?
Was it the passport application that exposed her?
It’s time to indict Barack Obama for false representation of a Social Security number. He claimed an SSN that was never assigned to him.
It’s OK, doesn’t matter. Barack is Black /s
“Look at the massive cash haul this one person stole from the taxpayers.”
Just think of how many Somalians we could have supported with that money.
NOW.
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