A Venezuelan influencer, Leonel Moreno, is facing deportation from the US for encouraging his followers to live illegally in vacant homes. Moreno, who arrived in the US illegally in April 2022, gained notoriety on social media for his content advising followers on exploiting government assistance programs and occupying empty homes. He had amassed over half a million followers on social media and often flaunted his lifestyle. However, Moreno was arrested in March for violating the terms of his immigration supervision program by missing mandatory check-in appointments. While a judge ordered his deportation in September, Moreno has yet to be removed due to limited flights to Venezuela.
A Venezuelan influencer, Leonel Moreno, is facing deportation from the US for encouraging his followers to live illegally in vacant homes. Moreno, who arrived in the US illegally in April 2022, gained notoriety on social media for his content advising followers on exploiting government assistance programs and occupying empty homes. He had amassed over half a million followers on social media and often flaunted his lifestyle. However, Moreno was arrested in March for violating the terms of his immigration supervision program by missing mandatory check-in appointments. While a judge ordered his deportation in September, Moreno has yet to be removed due to limited flights to Venezuela.