Mexican National Indicted for Illegal Reentry into the United States

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Mexican National was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for illegally reentering the U.S. after being removed multiple times. The defendant was originally charged through a criminal complaint on April 27, 2026.

Victor Rubio-Trejo, 48, was charged in a one-count indictment with illegal reentry.

On April 10, 2026, Rubio-Trejo was arrested by the St. Joseph, Missouri Police Department. The next day, Rubio-Trejo was identified by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transferred into ICE's custody. ICE determined that Rubio-Trejo has been removed from the U.S. on five separate occasions and has a prior felony conviction for illegal reentry.

The charges contained in the criminal complaint and indictment are simply accusations and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas P. Heberle. It was investigated by ICE with assistance from the St. Joseph, Missouri Police Department.

Operation Take Back America

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.