U.S. Attorney Charges Peruvian Citizen with Immigration Fraud Offenses

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Office of Inspector General have released information regarding a criminal complaint filed against Flor Consuelo Del Carmen Caballero Bernabe, a Peruvian citizen, with immigration fraud offenses. The complaint alleges that Bernabe used the identity and social security number of a U.S. citizen to reside, work, and maintain a Connecticut CDL, and also used the fraudulent identity and SSN to apply for a U.S. passport, which she renewed in 2015. This investigation began after the individual whose identity Bernabe had stolen allegedly applied to the Social Security Administration seeking Social Security Disability benefits.

Key Takeaways:

• The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut filed a criminal complaint charging Flor Consuelo Del Carmen Caballero Bernabe, a Peruvian citizen, with immigration fraud offenses on August 13, 2025.
• Bernabe allegedly traveled to the U.S. in 2000 on a non-immigrant visa and used the identity and social security number of a U.S. citizen to reside, work, and maintain a Connecticut CDL.
• Bernabe used the fraudulent identity and SSN to apply for a U.S. passport in 2005, renew it in 2015, and use it to travel internationally.
• The individual whose identity Bernabe had stolen allegedly applied to the Social Security Administration seeking Social Security Disability benefits in 2022, leading to the investigation.
• Bernabe allegedly made false statements on an FMCSA administered medical examination form to maintain the CDL, and used a CDL to operate commercial motor vehicles for FMCSA regulated entities.
• The complaint charges Bernabe with passport application fraud, misuse of a passport, making a false claim of U.S. citizenship, misuse of a social security account number, aggravated identity theft, and making false statements.
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Line was named as a company that, according to court filings, employed Bernabe using her stolen identity.

Statistics:

• Bernabe allegedly used a non-immigrant visa to enter the U.S. in 2000.
• Bernabe applied for a U.S. passport in 2005 and again in 2015.
• Bernabe allegedly used the stolen identity and SSN to collect Social Security Disability benefits.
• Bernabe used a CDL to operate commercial motor vehicles for FMCSA regulated entities.
• Bernabe allegedly made 8 false statements on an FMCSA administered medical examination form.

Sources:

• U.S. Department of Transportation
• Office of Inspector General