JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA)— A Cuban Air Force pilot was charged with immigration fraud, the Department of Justice announced.
Luis Raul Gonzalez-Pardo Rodriguez, 64, was charged with fraud and misuse of a visa, permits, and other documents, and making a false statement to a federal agency.
“This man’s past as a longtime military pilot for the evil Castro regime — which has wrought untold suffering on the Cuban people — should have been front and center in his immigration file,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “This Department of Justice will vigorously prosecute anyone who lies about their past to take advantage of America’s immigration system.”
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According to the indictment, on April 20, 2025, Gonzalez-Pardo Rodriguez presented or caused to be presented a Form I-485 application to register permanent residence or adjust status…