Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, a Colombian woman living illegally in the U.S., faces serious charges for living under a stolen identity for over two decades. Accused of receiving more than $400,000 in federal benefits, she allegedly used fraudulent credentials to obtain a REAL ID, welfare benefits, and multiple state IDs. Prosecutors claim she illegally voted in the 2024 presidential election using a stolen identity. Orovio-Hernandez has been in federal custody since February, facing charges that include aggravated identity theft and fraudulent voting.
"For more than 20 years, this defendant is alleged to have built an entire life on the foundation of a stolen identity - including illegally voting in our presidential election and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in government benefits intended for Americans in need," said US Attorney Leah B. Foley.
"The right to vote is one of the many privileges of being a US citizen. Government funded programs for those in need are intended to be safety nets for those living in our communities."
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