ICE investigation leads to arrest of criminal illegal alien from Guatemala for employing illegal aliens in Idaho
U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents arrested 28-year-old Brayan Adiel Gramajo Reyes from Guatemala on February 28 in Idaho. Gramajo faces federal charges including encouraging illegal entry, using false Social Security information to employ workers illegally, and unlawfully employing aliens. The indictment stemmed from a human trafficking investigation targeting exploitative labor practices. According to the investigation, Gramajo persuaded two unaccompanied alien children from Guatemala to journey to the United States. Upon arrival in Idaho, they were forced to work demanding physical jobs for extended hours. This case highlights how undocumented immigrants are vulnerable to exploitation, particularly minors seeking better opportunities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 11:06
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
Alexander Villatoro Moreno, known as Quichi, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Tampa, Florida, to conspiracy under the RICO Act for orchestrating a large-scale forced labor scheme. Alongside co-defendants, Villatoro Moreno managed Los Villatoros Harvesting (LVH), a farm labor contracting company that exploited Mexican nationals who came to the U.S. on short-term H-2A visas between 2015 and 2017. These workers were recruited with false information about pay, working hours, and conditions, and were charged excessive recruiting fees. The victims were compelled to work long hours, six to seven days a week, harvesting fruits and vegetables in states including Florida,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 10:54
