Two Tulsa men plead guilty to selling false papers

TULSA, OK -- Two men pleaded guilty Monday to selling fraudulent social security and permanent resident cards to individuals unlawfully living in the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Trent Shores.

Cristian Alvarado Morales, 30, of Tulsa, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transfer identification documents; three counts of aggravated identity theft; possession with intent to use and transfer five or more documents and authentication features; and unlawful reentry of a removed alien. Alvarado was previously removed from the United States on March 25, 2008, from Laredo, Texas.

Anderson Garces Lopez, 29, of Tulsa, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transfer identification documents.

In their plea agreements, Alvarado and Garces both admitted to conspiring to sell the fraudulent social security and permanent resident cards for personal profit. The two stated that they possessed and sold more than 100 false or fraudulent identification documents. The pair used the identities of individuals both living and deceased.

“Working and living in the United States is a privilege understandably desired by many, but there are laws governing admission and citizenship into our nation,” said U.S. Attorney Trent Shores. “This U.S. Attorney’s Office will uphold federal immigration laws enacted by Congress and vigorously prosecute those who facilitate unlawful entry into our country.”

Sentencing for the two men is set for Feb. 10, 2020.