Venezuelan Nationals Sentenced for Fake Documents, Set for Deportation

Three individuals linked to the investigation of Laken Riley's murder face deportation after prison sentences for possessing fraudulent documents.

Diego Ibarra, 29, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for possessing fraudulent green cards and will be deported after serving his term.
Argenis Ibarra, 25, and Rosbeli Flores-Bello, 29, were sentenced to time served and are awaiting immediate deportation to Venezuela.
The investigation into the February 2024 murder of nursing student Laken Riley uncovered the fraudulent documents in the shared apartment of the defendants.
Diego Ibarra, who has a history of illegal border crossings and arrests, is believed to have ties to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang based on tattoos and social media evidence.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a federal initiative targeting transnational crime and illegal immigration.