Mario Bustamante Leiva, 49, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, after allegedly stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse. The incident occurred at Capital Burger in Washington, D.C., where surveillance footage captured his actions. Leiva, who is reportedly in the U.S. illegally and a suspect in other thefts, used Noem's credit cards for purchases totaling over $200. The DOJ has issued an immigration detainer against him as investigations continue into his criminal activities.
Mario Bustamante Leiva, 49, has been arrested and charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and robbery in connection with stealing Kristi Noem's purse.
The DOJ stated that Leiva was seen on surveillance footage stealing the purse while dining at a Washington, D.C. restaurant, escalating his criminal activity swiftly.
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