Alleged agent of Cuba's interior ministry taken into custody in Miami, ICE says
An alleged agent of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior was taken into custody in South Florida by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for reportedly being in the U.S. unlawfully.
Daniel Morejon Garcia, 57, was taken into custody at his residence following an investigation conducted by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Alleged immigration application omissions
According to federal authorities, the investigation centered on fraudulent claims he allegedly made when entering the country.
Specifically, he is accused of omitting his membership in the Cuban Communist Party and his alleged role as an agent of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior in his immigration applications.
Authorities say Morejon Garcia also served as President of the National Defense Council in the Artemisa region of Cuba and is a member of the Rapid Response Brigades.
"These groups, composed of civilians trained and organized by the government, are designed to assist authorities during incidents of social unrest, protests, or disturbances," HSI said in a statement.
HSI stated that Morejon Garcia was activated by the Cuban government during the island-wide protests on July 11, 2021, and reportedly assaulted protesters as part of his duties.
Morejon Garcia is currently in ICE custody pending his removal from the U.S.
