Lina María Orovio Hernández

Lina María Orovio Hernández is a Colombian woman who was recently arrested in the United States for identity theft and fraudulently obtaining housing subsidies. Residing in Boston, she allegedly used another woman's identity to apply for a U.S. passport and a Real ID, accessing over $259,000 in benefits intended for low-income individuals over a span of 13 years. Orovio Hernández faces multiple charges, including misuse of a Social Security number and making false statements in her passport application, which could result in significant prison time and fines. Following her potential sentencing, she may also be subjected to deportation proceedings.