A federal grand jury has indicted Luis Eduardo Torres-Hernandez, 39, of Sacramento, on 11 counts related to immigration and document fraud. The indictment includes 10 counts of transferring false identification documents and one count of illegally reentering the United States after deportation, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez.
Court documents state that between September and December 2024, Torres-Hernandez sold several sets of false identification documents to undercover agents. These included Permanent Resident cards and Social Security cards that appeared legitimate but were not issued by lawful authorities.
The indictment also notes that Torres-Hernandez was previously deported from the United States on August 29, 2014, following a conviction for transferring false identification documents in the Eastern District of California.
Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dhruv M. Sharma is prosecuting the case.
If convicted, Torres-Hernandez could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count related to false documents. For the illegal reentry charge, he faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing would be determined by the court based on statutory factors and Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The charges are allegations at this stage; Torres-Hernandez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
