Bethlehem Man Charged with Making False Statements

PHILADELPHIA – Francisco Santos, also known as “F.S.S.,” “A.C.M.,” and “Luis Colon,” was charged by indictment May 29 with making a false statement in an application for a passport, and with making a false statement to a federal agent, announced United States Attorney William M. McSwain.  

The indictment alleges that on May 16, 2017, Santos, of Bethlehem, applied for a passport in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the name of A.C.M.  The indictment also alleges that on August 21, 2017, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Santos made a false statement to a Special Agent of the Department of State.

If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum statutory sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment.

The case was investigated by the Department of State and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Laurie Magid.