Mexican National With Multiple Felony Convictions And Deportations Charged For Illegally Reentering The United States

LAS VEGAS – A Mexican national made his initial court appearance yesterday to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed from the country.

Rito Lopez-Mundo, 54, is charged with one-count of deported alien found in the United States. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 30, 2025, before United States Magistrate Judge Brenda N. Weksler.

According to allegations contained in the criminal complaint and statements made during court proceedings, Lopez-Mundo is a citizen and national of Mexico who was previously deported on six prior occasions and reentered the United States illegally.

On July 4, 2023, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrested Lopez-Mundo for robbery with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping 1st degree with a deadly weapon, and own possess gun by prohibited person. On November 26, 2025, the Nevada Department of Corrections remanded Lopez-Mundo to ICE Las Vegas, Nevada, custody after he served a 19-to-48-month sentence for conspiracy to commit robbery. Lopez-Mundo also has four prior felony convictions for the same offense he is currently charged with.

If convicted, Lopez-Mundo faces the maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison, a three-year term of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment. After serving his sentence, Lopez-Mundo will be deported to Mexico for a seventh time.

First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Salt Lake City Acting Field Office Director Brian Henke made the announcement.

The ICE Salt Lake City, Las Vegas Sub-Office investigated the case; and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada is prosecuting the case.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

An indictment is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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