Yadrian Leyva Leyva/Cuba/Larceny, Identity Theft, Fraud

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Yadrian Leyva Leyva in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cuba national — in the country illegally — faces charges of larceny, identity theft, fraud.

Fraud and financial crimes involving illegal aliens attract enforcement attention from multiple agencies. Beyond the state or federal criminal prosecution, such charges carry additional weight in immigration removal proceedings. Leyva now faces both a criminal case and a separate federal immigration removal proceeding moving forward on an independent timeline.

Leyva is currently in federal immigration custody awaiting a hearing before a Department of Justice immigration judge, which will determine whether removal to Cuba is ordered.