Two U.S. border protection officers, Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez, face serious charges for accepting bribes in exchange for allowing undocumented individuals to cross the U.S.-Mexico border without proper documentation. Their alleged scheme took place from August 2024 to January 2025 at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. The investigation was sparked by statements from arrested smugglers, leading to the discovery of incriminating text messages and abnormal cash deposits made by the officers, indicating their involvement in human trafficking and corruption.
The criminal complaint alleges that border protection officers Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez conspired with smugglers to allow undocumented entries into the U.S. for bribes.
Investigators uncovered extensive fraudulent activity after smugglers provided crucial testimonies, revealing that the officers were abusing their positions for financial gain.
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