Two US border inspectors, Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez, were charged for accepting bribes to permit undocumented individuals entry at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Surveillance footage revealed that vehicles were waved through checkpoints without proper documentation. Investigations began after smugglers implicated them, leading to the discovery of suspicious bank deposits and incriminating messages with traffickers. Almonte reportedly had nearly $70,000 in cash seized, raising further charges. Rodriguez's attorney claimed he is innocent, while both men await further proceedings in an escalating investigation.
US Customs and Border Protection officers Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez were charged for allegedly taking bribes to allow undocumented individuals into the US.
Prosecutors unveiled evidence showing that the officers had exchanged messages with smugglers, and had unexplained large deposits into their bank accounts.
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