CBP Supervisor Charged with Harboring Undocumented Girlfriend in Texas
LAREDO, Texas – A supervisor with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been arrested and charged with harboring an undocumented noncitizen who authorities say was his girlfriend.
Federal prosecutors announced the charges against Andres Wilkinson, 52, who has served with the agency for over two decades. Wilkinson made his initial court appearance and remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, Wilkinson is accused of knowingly housing and financially supporting Elva Edith Garcia-Vallejo, a woman who had overstayed her visitor visa. Court documents allege that Wilkinson maintained a romantic relationship with Garcia-Vallejo while being fully aware of her unlawful immigration status.
Investigators with the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility began surveillance on Wilkinson’s residence in June 2025. Over a period of several months, agents reportedly observed Garcia-Vallejo and her minor child living at the home and driving vehicles registered in Wilkinson’s name.
The criminal complaint details that Garcia-Vallejo initially entered the United States legally in August 2023 on a nonimmigrant visa but remained in the country after her authorized travel period expired. During an interview with investigators in February 2026, she reportedly admitted to residing with Wilkinson since August 2024.
Prosecutors allege that Wilkinson provided significant financial assistance to Garcia-Vallejo, including housing, use of credit cards, and help with other financial obligations. Additionally, the complaint states that Wilkinson knowingly transported her through U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints and traveled with her to San Antonio.
Wilkinson, who was promoted to a supervisory role in 2021, was responsible for overseeing the enforcement of customs and immigration laws. If convicted of harboring an illegal alien, he faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a potential maximum fine of $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Manuel Cardenas is prosecuting the case.
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