Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces 15-Year Prison Sentence for Illegal Alien Convicted of Stealing Disaster Aid from Hurricane Ian Victims

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 15-year prison sentence for Ivan Miranda after he was convicted on charges relating to stealing and reselling trailers meant for victims of Hurricane Ian who lost their homes. 

“While Florida families were trying to rebuild their lives after a devastating hurricane, this criminal alien chose to exploit the emergency to line his pockets,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Florida will not allow criminals, especially those who shouldn’t be in our country in the first place, to take advantage of disaster relief or taxpayer-funded resources. Justice has been delivered—he will spend a significant amount of time behind bars before being removed from the United States.”

Miranda was convicted on felony charges of RICO, Conspiracy to Commit RICO, Organized Scheme to Defraud, and five counts of Dealing in Stolen Property in December 2025. Miranda was sentenced to 15-years for each count, which will be served concurrently. 

Miranda is a Cuban national who entered the country illegally in 2022. He will serve out his sentence in the Department of Corrections and be turned over to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement for deportation once his sentence is complete. 

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