Lakotah Salvini, an illegal immigrant, was arrested in September for allegedly posing as a CIA official and leading a fraudulent organization named Castle International. An indictment filed in October charges him and co-defendant Richard Myers with impersonating a U.S. government employee and conspiracy. A federal judge has ordered Salvini to be held without bond, citing his criminal history and lack of legal status. The case has been transferred to Georgia.
Key facts
- Lakotah Salvini was arrested in September for impersonating a CIA official.
- He and Richard Myers are charged with leading a fraudulent organization since December 2025.
- Salvini faces a deportation order from a U.S. immigration court.
- A federal judge in Texas ordered Salvini held without bond due to his criminal history.
- Myers was granted supervised pretrial release with mental health treatment.
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