Ex-felon Sentenced for Attempted ICE Bribery in New Hampshire

Marlon Aramis Suazo-Santos tried to pay $100,000 to avoid deportation.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A 46-year-old Dominican Republic native, Marlon Aramis Suazo-Santos, has been sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison for attempting to bribe an ICE officer in New Hampshire in order to secure his release and avoid deportation. Suazo-Santos pleaded guilty in November 2025 to one count of attempting to bribe a public official.

Why it matters

This case highlights the integrity of ICE officers who refused to be bribed, as well as the consequences faced by those who try to circumvent the law and avoid deportation through illegal means. It also underscores the challenges ICE officers face in carrying out their duties.

The details

According to prosecutors, on July 18, 2025, Suazo-Santos offered $100,000 to an ICE officer transporting him from Berlin to Manchester, in exchange for his release. The officer promptly reported the bribe offer, and the transport vehicle was equipped with an electronic audio recording device. Later that same day, Suazo-Santos made additional incriminating statements about the bribe attempt while being transported to a local detention facility, which were also recorded.

  • On July 18, 2025, Suazo-Santos offered the $100,000 bribe to the ICE officer.
  • On August 15, 2025, Suazo-Santos was arrested on a criminal complaint.
  • On September 3, 2025, a federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment against Suazo-Santos.

The players

Marlon Aramis Suazo-Santos

A 46-year-old native of the Dominican Republic who pleaded guilty to attempting to bribe an ICE officer to secure his release and avoid deportation.

Erin Creegan

The U.S. Attorney who announced Suazo-Santos' additional 18-month prison sentence.

Michael Krol

The Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England, who praised the integrity of the ICE officers involved in the case.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. Suazo-Santos sought to bribe an official to secure his release from federal custody and avoid deportation.”

— Erin Creegan, U.S. Attorney (boston25news.com)

“At a time when ICE officers are facing unprecedented attacks, threats, and vilification, the ICE officer displayed the highest standard of integrity in the discharge of his official duties.”

— Erin Creegan, U.S. Attorney (boston25news.com)

“Suazo-Santos was convicted, served time for fraud, and was due to be deported, but instead of facing the consequences of his criminal actions, he attempted to bribe government officials to escape.”

— Michael Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England (boston25news.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Marlon Aramis Suazo-Santos out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of ICE officers maintaining integrity and professionalism in the face of bribery attempts, as well as the consequences faced by those who try to circumvent the law through illegal means.