Brazilian national charged with forging Social Security cards in Massachusetts

Romulo Ferreira De Oliveira, a 39-year-old Brazilian national residing in Braintree, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged with knowingly transferring false identification documents.

Federal authorities allege that Ferreira De Oliveira sold fraudulent documents to a confidential informant during two separate occasions in July. The transactions included a Lawful Permanent Resident card, multiple forged Social Security cards, and a fraudulent Brazilian driver’s license. Law enforcement officials oversaw controlled purchases to gather evidence for the criminal complaint.

If convicted, Ferreira De Oliveira faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. He is also subject to deportation upon the completion of any imposed sentence.