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Man Sentenced Three Years for Stealing Noem’s Gucci Handbag

4/23/2026

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Mario Bustamante Leiva was sentenced to three years for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci handbag containing $3,000 and her ID.
Prosecutors said Leiva entered the U.S. on a visa in August 2021, overstayed, and will be deported after his term.
Co-defendant Cristian Montecino-Sanzana got a 13-month sentence, three years supervised release and also faces deportation.

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Mario Bustamante Leiva was sentenced to three years for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci handbag containing $3,000 and her ID.
Prosecutors said Leiva entered the U.S. on a visa in August 2021, overstayed, and will be deported after his term.
Co-defendant Cristian Montecino-Sanzana got a 13-month sentence, three years supervised release and also faces deportation.