Honduran Woman Charged in Federal Court in Louisiana with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment

New Orleans, Louisiana – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Enna Serrano-Cruz, age 31, a native of Honduras, was charged on January 25, 2023, in a one-count bill of information with illegally using a social security number to qualify for employment, in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B).

Enna Serrano-Cruz faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.

U.S. Attorney Evans emphasized that a bill of information is only a charge and that the defendant's guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised Homeland Security Investigations' work in investigating this case. The prosecution is led by Assistant United States Attorney M. Irene González.