Former Border Patrol Agent Sentenced for Bribery in Immigration Documents Scam

The ex-agent was convicted for soliciting a bribe in exchange for falsified immigration papers, undermining trust in U.S. border enforcement.

Fernando Castillo, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for bribery.
Castillo solicited $5,000 from a migrant, promising paperwork that would allow her to stay in the U.S.
The incident involved falsifying the migrant's documents and altering her immigration status.
Authorities were alerted after the migrant noticed missing money and questionable changes to her documents.
The case highlights issues of corruption within border enforcement amidst ongoing immigration challenges.