A Mexican woman residing illegally in the U.S. has been charged with staging a false kidnapping by ICE agents to solicit donations. Authorities allege that the South Los Angeles mother fabricated the abduction narrative to generate sympathy and raise money through crowdfunding platforms. The case has led to the closure of a missing persons investigation, as law enforcement found that her claims were unfounded. The U.S. Department of Justice condemns such hoaxes, asserting that they contribute to a toxic narrative that endangers ICE agents.