Healthcare Worker at Detention Facilities Pleads Guilty to Fraud

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A healthcare worker at detention facilities pleaded guilty to fraud. The man submitted almost $250,000 in false travel claims for reimbursement while working for a government contractor.

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Healthcare Worker at Detention Facilities Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Media Coverage · April 24, 2026

Neery Velazquez, a healthcare worker at U.S. Customs and Border Protection detention facilities, pleaded guilty to submitting $250,000 in false travel claims for reimbursement. This admission comes after an investigation into his claims. Velazquez is scheduled to be sentenced on July 14, 2026.

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• • fraud
• • false travel claims
• • government contractor

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Neery Velazquez, a healthcare worker at U.S. Customs and Border Protection detention facilities, pleaded guilty to submitting $250,000 in false travel claims for reimbursement. This admission comes after an investigation into his claims. Ve

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SAN DIEGO – Neery Velazquez admitted in federal court today that while he was a healthcare worker at U.S. Customs and Border Protection detention facilities in San Diego County, he submitted almost $250,000 in false travel claims for reimbursement. Velazquez, who worked for a government contractor, pleaded guilty to a single count of False Claim. He is scheduled to be sentenced before District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo on July 14, 2026.

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Healthcare Worker at Detention Facilities Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Neery Velazquez, a healthcare worker at U.S. Customs and Border Protection detention facilities, pleaded guilty to submitting $250,000 in false travel claims for reimbursement. This admission comes after an investigation into his claims. Velazquez is scheduled to be sentenced on July 14, 2026.

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Healthcare Worker at Detention Facilities Pleads Guilty to Fraud

SAN DIEGO – Neery Velazquez admitted in federal court today that while he was a healthcare worker at U.S. Customs and Border Protection detention facilities in San Diego County, he …

Apr 24, 2026 · 1 min read