
Federal charges filed against illegal immigrant who allegedly stole Kristi Noem's purse
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One of two suspects arrested in connection with the theft of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's purse has been charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and robbery.
The complaint alleges that Bustamante Leiva committed three robberies between April 12, 2024, and April 20, 2025, and after each robbery, he made fraudulent purchases using the credit cards obtained from each victim. Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
He was ultimately arrested on Saturday by members of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Secret Service. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.
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