Illegal immigrant learns fate after using stolen identity to vote in US elections for decades

He would go on to cast a ballot in the 2020 election and others, according to DHS.

"This criminal illegal alien spent years exploiting a stolen identity of a United States citizen to obtain government documents [and] claim benefits," Tim Hemker, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, said.

In one instance, Jaramillo-Grajales used his false name in June 2017 to secure lawful permanent residence for his fiancée, who later became his wife.

DHS framed Jaramillo-Grajales's conviction as a part of a broader effort to crack down on illegal aliens fabricating information to vote or secure U.S. benefits.

According to the Florida U.S. attorney's office, Jaramillo-Grajales' case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), and the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Arnold B. Corsmeier.