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Colombian Woman Accused of Two-Decade Identity Fraud

5/23/2025

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Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, a 59-year-old Colombian woman, stands accused of living under a stolen identity for over two decades. Allegedly, she fraudulently collected $400,000 in federal benefits and cast illegal votes in the 2024 election. Facing serious charges of identity theft and voter fraud, she is currently held in federal custody in Massachusetts.

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Story summary

Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, a 59-year-old Colombian woman, stands accused of living under a stolen identity for over two decades. Allegedly, she fraudulently collected $400,000 in federal benefits and cast illegal votes in the 2024 election. Facing serious charges of identity theft and voter fraud, she is currently held in federal custody in Massachusetts.