A federal grand jury in Boise indicted Fredy Avila Gomez on multiple counts including fraud, voting-related offenses, and firearm violations, according to a Department of Justice press announcement cited by CBS Idaho and the source article.
What the indictment alleges
CBS Idaho reported that U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced the indictment listing these counts:
- Wire Fraud
- Theft of Government Funds
- False Statement of Citizenship in Order to Vote
- Voting by Alien
- False Statement in Application of Passport
- Fraud in Connection with Identification Documents—Production
- False Statement During Purchase of Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm
“According to court records,” from at least March 2017 through about June 2026, Gomez allegedly devised a scheme to defraud agencies of the United States and the State of Idaho, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The records also allege Gomez falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to vote in elections. These details were reported by CBS Idaho and reflected in the DOJ announcement quoted in the source.
Who is charged
The defendant is identified as Fredy Avila Gomez. The Gateway Pundit described him as “an illegal alien from Mexico,” and reporter Jennie Taer likewise characterized him on X as “an illegal immigrant from Mexico.” Daily Allegiant has not independently verified Gomez’s nationality or immigration status.
What happens next
The Gateway Pundit reported that Gomez’s first federal court appearance is set for September 21 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. The same outlet reported he faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison if convicted; sentencing exposure depends on the specific counts and outcomes.
Who is prosecuting
The Gateway Pundit named Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sean Mazorol and Darci Crane as the prosecutors handling the case. That detail was not included in the CBS Idaho summary quoted in the source.
Additional coverage
CBS Idaho summarized the indictment and quoted the DOJ’s announcement. A DOJ press release referenced by the source attributed the announcement to U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis. On September 18, 2026, reporter Jennie Taer posted about the case on X, highlighting the voter-fraud and firearm allegations.
All charges are allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
