CBP Supervisor Accused of Hosting His Undocumented Girlfriend in Texas
CBP Supervisor Andres Wilkinson Faces Charges for Housing and Transporting His Undocumented Girlfriend and Minor Child in Texas
Andres Wilkinson, 52, a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervisor, faces charges for allegedly providing lodging and transportation to his undocumented girlfriend, identified as Elva Edith Garcia-Vallejo, the Department of Justice reported.
Wilkinson, who has worked with the agency since 2001, he was promoted to supervisor in In 2021, where he was in charge of overseeing the enforcement of customs and immigration laws, he is accused of using his privileged position to benefit his girlfriend. The woman also lived in Supervisor Wilkinson's home with her young son. In that position, he oversaw the enforcement of customs and immigration laws, including border controls and the monitoring of entries into the country, making him responsible for enforcing the regulations he is now accused of violating. Authorities began investigating him after learning that his girlfriend was living in his house despite being undocumented. According to the criminal complaint, the woman entered the United States on a nonimmigrant visa in August 2023, but overstayed her permitted time.
Authorities monitored the migrant supervisor
During the investigation, between June and November 2025, agents observed that the woman lived with Wilkinson and her minor child and drove vehicles registered to the supervisor, according to court documents. A few weeks ago, authorities interviewed the migrant to confirm her stay and obtain more details about her relationship with Wilkinson.
The complaint indicates that the supervisor provided her with financial support starting in August 2024, including housing, credit cards, and other financial assistance. Furthermore, the indictment states that he knowingly transported her through Border Patrol checkpoints, which constitutes a federal crime. If convicted, Wilkinson could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000. The case is currently in federal court in Texas. And the authorities emphasize the seriousness of the fact that a law enforcement official allegedly violated the rules he oversees.