US Healthcare Worker Pleads Guilty to $250,000 Fraud in CBP Detention Facilities
Neery Velazquez admitted in federal court to submitting almost $250,000 in fraudulent travel claims while working as a healthcare worker contracted for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detention facilities.
These facilities are located in San Diego County, California. Velazquez's fraudulent claims were processed for travel reimbursement payments, a violation prosecuted as a False Claim under federal law.
The dishonest claims submission took place during his employment with a government contractor servicing CBP. He pleaded guilty to one count of False Claim.
The case is scheduled for sentencing on July 14, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo.
This case highlights financial misconduct within federal contractor operations supporting immigration enforcement detention facilities. No further operational or security impacts were cited in the source material.
