Man detained at US Embassy after showing fake CIA badge

Man detained at US Embassy after showing fake CIA badge

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Story Published: Jul 16, 2008 at 11:26 AM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 11:14 PM PDT

By Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico City police say they have detained a man who allegedly tried to use a fake CIA badge to enter the U.S. Embassy to seek work as a driver.

Police say they detained 47-year-old Israel Cortes after he cut to the front of the line at the embassy by showing a fake CIA badge supposedly signed by U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza.

A U.S. Embassy official confirmed Monday's detention, but declined further comment.

Police say Cortes acknowledged making the false ID as well as a phony recommendation letter signed by an alleged U.S. diplomat because he wanted to apply for a job as a driver.

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