SCRANTON, PA — A federal grand jury indicted Camilo Antonio Batz-Ortiz, a 40-year-old Guatemalan national, on April 9, 2024, for allegedly reentering the United States illegally after deportation and possessing a fraudulent immigration document. United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam announced the charges, highlighting the legal repercussions faced by individuals accused of violating U.S. immigration laws.
Batz-Ortiz was previously deported from the United States on September 9, 2013, and is accused of reentering the country without obtaining the necessary authorization to do so. The indictment further alleges that upon his encounter in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, on March 4, 2024, Batz-Ortiz was found in possession of a counterfeit Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a Green Card.
The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Tatum Wilson, following an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). The charges against Batz-Ortiz underscore the ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to enforce immigration laws and address the use of fraudulent documents.
If convicted, Batz-Ortiz faces a maximum penalty under federal law of ten years in prison, in addition to a term of supervised release and a possible fine. These penalties reflect the seriousness with which the U.S. legal system treats allegations of illegal reentry and document fraud.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely an accusation. Every individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The case against Batz-Ortiz will proceed through the legal process, where evidence will be presented, and a judgment rendered based on the merits of the case.
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