Daniel Kluver, a resident of Minnesota, has spent more than a decade grappling with the fallout from identity theft that has seriously disrupted his life. The legal mess traces back to one Romeo Pérez Bravo, who allegedly snagged Kluver’s Social Security number and used it for fraudulent activities.
Kluver reported that the IRS constantly claimed he made income that he didn’t receive, which led him to tackle mounting tax issues. In his battle for justice, he filed several reports on the identity theft he faced.
Charging documents reveal that Pérez Bravo misused numerous stolen identities across the Midwest, racking up driving violations and entangling Kluver in a wrongful-death lawsuit from a 2022 accident tied to the fraudulent use of his identity — with Kluver mistakenly named as the defendant.
Further investigating Pérez Bravo uncovered his history of deportation and re-entry into the U.S. on multiple occasions. He was reportedly residing in St. Joseph, Missouri, when a detailed multi-agency investigation led authorities to him.
The Department of Justice reported that Pérez Bravo was arrested in March. His legal proceedings are set to continue in January, bringing hope for resolution to Kluver and others impacted by identity theft. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin underscored the severe financial and legal issues that can stem from stolen identity numbers.
McLaughlin stated, “ICE lodged a detainer with the US Marshals to ensure that [Pérez Bravo] is removed from the country once he has faced justice for his crimes.”
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