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James Wan Shing Kong

Aliases: James Kong Wan Shing, Mark Edward Bailey, Thomas Yoon Young

Nationality: Malaysia

Crimes: Bank fraud, wire fraud, access device fraud, computer fraud; identity theft; money laundering; passport fraud.


Manuel Michel Mendez

Aliases: Jose Flores; Jose Arroyo

Nationality: U.S.A.

Summary: Passport fraud; narcotics trafficking.


David Mendoza-Benitez

Alias: Jose Hernaldo Rondon Vargas

Nationality: Mexico

Summary: Passport fraud; aggravated sexual assault against a minor.


Daniel Ogwoka Siringi

Nationality: Kenya

Charges: False statements relating to immigration and naturalization; visa fraud


John Vafiades

Alias(s): John J. Vaughn; John Spyros Ponti; James L. Kreutzer, Fred R. Rodriguez

Nationality: U.S.A.

Summary: Passport fraud; drug charges


Marte Othon Villar

Alias: Juan Villar

Nationality: U.S.A.

Crimes: Supporting illegal immigration and human smuggling; visa fraud.

Apprehended | Most Wanted

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