An illegal immigrant in Texas has been arrested for allegedly stealing the identity of a 13-year-old boy, causing him to lose Medicaid coverage.
Antonio De Jesus Moreno Escobar is currently held in custody on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office said.
NEW: I'm announcing the arrest of an illegal alien who stole a Texas child's identity and Medicaid benefits.
This case is a disturbing example of how illegals drain our resources, hurt innocent Texans, and even deprive children of vital healthcare. pic.twitter.com/CYr5M4sr9x
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) November 12, 2025
Escobar allegedly purchased a stolen Social Security number, Texas ID, and fake green card for $120. He was able to use the stolen identity of the boy, from Hutto, Texas, to get seven different jobs in the Houston area, according to Paxton’s office.
“This case is a disturbing example of how illegal aliens drain our resources, hurt innocent Texans, and even deprive children of vital healthcare,” Paxton said in a statement. “My office will ensure that illegal aliens who exploit our systems and target our families face the full force of the law.”
An illegal alien stole the identity of a Texas child, then used the child’s identity to gain employment at seven separate businesses across the greater Houston area, resulting in the child losing his Medicaid coverage.
Great work by @KenPaxtonTX for arresting this bad hombre. https://t.co/VdKuSgRaAW
— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (@RepTroyNehls) November 12, 2025
Escobar was caught after the boy’s mother was informed his Medicaid was cancelled “due to income fraudulently reported in his name.”
🚨Breaking…. A Texas Child Lost His Healthcare Because an Illegal Alien Stole His Identity
Antonio De Jesus Moreno Escobar… an illegal alien living in Houston… has been arrested after stealing the identity of a 13 year old Texas boy from Hutto.
He bought a stolen Social… pic.twitter.com/SwklqdRsJG— Brooke Gossett (@luvgod) November 13, 2025
Escobar faces a “felony charge of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information” and is being held at the Williamson County jail, Newsweek reported.
