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Cuban MAGA and scammer gets what he voted for. (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 4 months ago (1 children)

https://www.cuballama.com/noticias/cubanos-tras-las-rejas-de-un-robo-en-cancun-a-clonar-tarjetas-en-tampa-hector-luis-valdes-cocho-bajo-custodia-de-ice/

[–] [email protected] 21 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Relavant portion, translated, from the article:

The case of Hector Luis Valdes Cocho: From activist to ICE detainee

Hector Luis Valdés Cocho, known for his political activism and criticism of the Cuban regime , faces a complicated legal situation in the United States. He is currently in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Broward Transition Center in Florida.

Valdés Cocho gained notoriety as an independent journalist, exposing abuses in Cuba. However, in recent months, he has been the target of accusations of alleged financial fraud, which has generated discontent among his followers and affected his credibility. Several people have publicly accused him of questionable practices, including financial deception.

Specific details about the charges he faces have not been released, but his presence at the Broward Transitional Center in ICE custody suggests he could be deported to the island.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago

Oh my goodness... you're telling me an outspoken Trump supporter has been accused of grifting? Well, I for one am shocked, shocked I tell you! (obvious /s)