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Man in US illegally uses another identity for job in Winter Haven: PCSO
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)— A man who is in the United States illegally has been arrested after he used another man's identification to work at a Winter Haven Business, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Edgar Robles, 44, was taken into custody by PCSO and charged with four fraud-related felonies on Tuesday, March 25. According to PCSO, the victim discovered that his identity was being used for employment at Carpenter Contractors of America in Winter Haven on January 26. Man in US illegally uses another identity for job in Winter Haven: PCSO 'Civil War Trump': Lake Wales police search for suspect who spray-painted, threw Molotov cocktails at business Man discovers injured bald eagle outside Polk County camper Detectives went to the business where the human resource department provided them with documentation showing the victim's name, date of birth, and copies of their social security card and passport card. PCSO said the victim told deputies he lost his wallet in Plant City a few years ago and his social security card and passport identification were inside the wallet at the time. Robles had been employed by the company since March of 2024 and was receiving around $27,000 in wages. 'Identity theft can be a very difficult and time-consuming for someone to recover from. Had our suspect left the country when he was supposed to, this crime may have never occurred against the victim,' said Sheriff Grady Judd. According to PCSO, a representative from Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that Robles entered the U.S. in April 2019 under an H2A Visa until June 2019, but he remained in the country illegally and was listed as a non-immigrant overstay. Robles charges amount to three felonies, but due to him being an unauthorized alien, each charge is enhanced by one degree, deputies said. Robles is charged with obtaining property by fraud, utter false instruments, criminal use of personal information, and unlawful possession of personal information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen's identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
The Brief An undocumented immigrant is accused of fraudulently using a U.S. citizen's identity to gain employment in Winter Haven. The victim said he had lost his wallet in Plant City a few years ago, and his social security card and passport identification were in it at that time. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Robles' charges would have amounted to three felonies and one misdemeanor, but due to him being an unauthorized alien, each charge is enhanced by one degree. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A man, who the Polk County Sheriff's Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud. The backstory According to PCSO, on January 26, 2025, a man discovered that his identity was being used by someone else for employment purposes at Carpenter Contractors of America in Winter Haven. When detectives spoke with the company's human resources department, they said they were given documentation showing the victim's name and date of birth, and copies of the victim's social security card and passport card. READ: Teen on Royal Caribbean cruise attacked by HIV-infected illegal immigrant: Police The victim told deputies that he lost his wallet in Plant City a few years ago and his social security card and passport card were in it at the time. Investigators say Edgar Flores Robles, 44, was employed by the company since March 24, 2024, and has received approximately $27,000 in wages by using the victim's identity. According to PCSO, a representative from Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that Robles entered the United States on April 11, 2019, under a H2A Visa, with admittance until June 11, 2019. Still, he remained in the country illegally and is listed as a non-immigrant overstay. What they're saying "Identity theft can be a very difficult and time-consuming crime for someone to recover from," stated Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. "Had our suspect left the country when he was supposed to, this crime may have never occurred against the victim." What's next Robles has been charged with obtaining property by fraud, uttering a false instrument, criminal use of personal information and unlawful possession of personal identification. His charges would have amounted to three felonies and one misdemeanor, but due to him being an unauthorized alien, each charge is enhanced by one degree. The Source This story was written with information provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
