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Illegal Alien from Guatemala Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Seeking to Obtain Custody of an Unaccompanied Alien Child

Gladys Marina Caal Chen, 21, of Guatemala, pleaded guilty today to submitting a sponsorship application with false statements to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to gain custody of an unaccompanied alien child (UAC).

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Action Details

  • Date:Sept. 15, 2026, 8:28 a.m.
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions