Andres Wilkinson, a supervisor with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), could spend up to a decade in prison after it was revealed that he offered shelter to an undocumented immigrant with whom he had a romantic relationship.

Following a complaint filed against the 52-year-old American, the CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility in Laredo, Texas, began investigating him.

The allegation was that Wilkinson was in a relationship with a woman identified in court documents as Elva Edith Garcia-Vallejo, whose visa had expired in August 2023. Despite this, he not only allowed her to live in his home but also provided her with credit cards and vehicles for her to move around freely.

As a result, between June and November of last year, law enforcement monitored Wilkinson's home and observed that both the woman and her minor child lived there without any apparent concern about being detained by immigration agents.

It was later confirmed that the woman had remained with her partner since August 2024 and was receiving financial support from him.

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The delicate aspect of this matter is that Andres Wilkinson even moved her through Border Patrol checkpoints knowing he was committing a crime, as her presence in US territory constituted a violation of immigration laws.

At all times, the CBP supervisor was aware that he was evading justice, as he had worked for the federal agency for almost 26 years and was even promoted to his current position in 2021.

His daily duties included overseeing the enforcement of customs and immigration laws, which worsens his legal situation.

For the moment, he remains in custody awaiting a decision from Federal Judge Brian C. Bajew. However, if he is found guilty, Wilkinson could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000. As for the woman and her son, it is unknown whether they will only be deported or if the years they have lived in the United States without legal documentation could result in penalties.