PHILADELPHIA — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Pennsylvania, Eastern), published as received.
PHILADELPHIA – Francisco Santos, also known as “F.S.S.,” “A.C.M.,” and “Luis Colon,” was charged by indictment May 29 with making a false statement in an application for a passport, and with making a false statement to a federal agent, announced United States Attorney William M. McSwain.
The indictment alleges that on May 16, 2017, Santos, of Bethlehem, applied for a passport in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the name of A.C.M. The indictment also alleges that on August 21, 2017, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Santos made a false statement to a Special Agent of the Department of State.
If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum statutory sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment.
The case was investigated by the Department of State and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Laurie Magid.
