Houston woman charged for posing as immigration officer, defrauding migrants

Irma Aidde Hernandez allegedly scammed families out of $40,000 by promising expedited citizenship.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A woman in Houston has been charged with defrauding migrant families of thousands of dollars by posing as a federal immigration officer and promising expedited citizenship, according to a report by local news station KPRC.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing problem of immigration-related fraud schemes that target vulnerable migrant communities, taking advantage of their desire for legal status and a path to citizenship.

The details

Irma Aidde Hernandez is accused of scamming migrant families out of $40,000 by falsely claiming she could expedite their citizenship process. She allegedly met with families, collected fees, and provided fake documents, but never delivered on her promises.

  • Hernandez was charged in February 2026.

The players

Irma Aidde Hernandez

A woman in Houston who has been charged with defrauding migrant families by posing as a federal immigration officer.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of educating migrant communities about immigration scams and ensuring they have access to legitimate, trustworthy legal resources when navigating the citizenship process.