Adriana Isabel Camberos
Pardon by Donald J. Trump
The Case
Facts on file from the DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney
- Offense
- Conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud; wire fraud and aiding and abetting (seven counts)
- District
- Southern California
- Original Sentence
- 12 months and one day's imprisonment; three years' supervised release; $48,824,415.45 restitution (June 26, 2025)
- Clemency Type
- Pardon — full forgiveness, restores civil rights
Case Overview & Context
Plain-English summary of the case and the legal context for this type of clemency
Case Overview
Adriana Isabel Camberos was convicted in Southern California of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, along with seven counts of wire fraud and aiding and abetting. She was sentenced to 12 months and one day of imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $48,824,415.45 in restitution on June 26, 2025.
Pardon Context
A pardon is an act of presidential forgiveness that removes punishments and restores civil rights, though the conviction itself remains part of the historical record. Under Article II of the Constitution, the presidential pardon power is absolute for federal offenses and requires no judicial review or approval from other branches of government. For fraud convictions, a pardon can restore rights such as voting, firearm possession, and eligibility for certain licenses, and may eliminate remaining supervised release obligations, though restitution orders typically remain enforceable. The president's personal reasoning for this specific grant is not publicly documented.
AI-generated summary based on public clemency records. The president's specific personal reasoning for this grant is not publicly documented.
Constitutional authority: Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution grants the President “Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States.” This power is absolute for federal crimes — Congress cannot override it, and no judicial review is required. The president is not required to publish reasons for individual grants.