Executive Summary
Laws and Precedent
A Mexican national, Juan Jaramillo Vazquez, 49, of Bradenton, was indicted in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, November 14, 2025, on charges including illegal reentry by a deported alien, Social Security fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The indictment alleges Vazquez reentered the United States without authorization after multiple prior deportations and fraudulently used a Social Security number to obtain employment and tax benefits.
Charges and Allegations
The indictment details one count of illegal reentry by a deported alien, two counts of Social Security fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft. According to court documents, Vazquez, also known as Juan Vazquiz, was found to be voluntarily present in the U.S. despite having been removed from the country three times in 2012, without receiving consent from the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security to reapply for admission.
Vazquez is further accused of fraudulently using a Social Security number belonging to “Victim 1” to secure employment and claim tax benefits. These actions allegedly involved misrepresenting his identity to both an employer and the Social Security Administration.
Potential Penalties
If convicted, Vazquez faces significant penalties. The charge of aggravated identity theft carries a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in federal prison. Each count of Social Security fraud could result in a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, and the illegal reentry charge carries a potential sentence of up to two years in prison.
Investigation and Context
The case is the result of a collaborative investigation by several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, the Social Security Administration – Office of the Inspector General, Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Ilyssa M. Spergel is prosecuting the case.
This indictment is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice aimed at combating illegal immigration, dismantling transnational criminal organizations, and protecting communities from violent crime.
Ongoing Enforcement
The indictment of Juan Jaramillo Vazquez underscores the ongoing federal commitment to addressing immigration violations, identity theft, and financial fraud. While an indictment represents a formal charge, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
