Javier Aguilera Rosas, a 43-year-old resident of Los Angeles, has pleaded guilty to charges involving the transfer of false identity documents, misuse of a social security number, and illegal reentry after removal. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Eric Grant.
Court records show that from August 2020 to December 2023, Rosas provided at least 20 fraudulent identification documents to buyers in the Eastern District of California. Buyers contacted Rosas via text message to request fake passports, driver’s licenses, and Social Security cards. After acquiring the requested documents, Rosas mailed them to his clients. On four occasions, these documents included real names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers belonging to victims of identity theft.
Authorities noted that at least one recipient used the fraudulent identification to sell marijuana outside California, pay for short-term accommodations, and travel through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation led the investigation into the case. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Moody is prosecuting.
Rosas is scheduled for sentencing before U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb on January 12, 2026. He faces up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine; however, the actual sentence will be determined by the court based on statutory factors and federal guidelines.
