Venezuelan Man Arrested for Ohio High School Fraud

Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, a 24-year-old Venezuelan man, was arrested in Ohio for allegedly posing as a teenager to enroll in Perrysburg High School, where he attended classes and participated in sports for over a year. Authorities state Sierra used fraudulent documents to claim he was an unaccompanied minor, securing legal guardianship, a Social Security number, Ohio driver's license, and Temporary Protected Status. His ruse was exposed when a woman claiming to be the mother of his child informed his guardian family of his true age, triggering their notification of school officials and police. The ensuing investigation, which included federal immigration agencies, led to Sierra’s arrest on felony forgery charges. Officials described the case as highly unusual and complex, with multiple agencies and community members deceived by Sierra’s claims. The investigation remains ongoing, and further charges may be possible.