Newark federal court saw the appearance of Dominick James Izzo, a 49-year-old resident of Piscataway, New Jersey, and Port Orange, Florida, today on charges of transporting more than $200,000 worth of stolen Barnes & Noble merchandise.
Izzo allegedly used eBay to sell the stolen goods, concealing his identity through nominee seller accounts. The stolen merchandise originated from Barnes & Noble stores in New Jersey, Florida, and other locations, where Izzo evaded anti-theft alarms using a ‘booster bag.’
Once Izzo received payment for the stolen goods via nominee PayPal accounts, he sent domestic wire transfers to the purchasers. These transfers allowed him to ship the merchandise from New Jersey and Florida to various states.
The transportation of stolen goods charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lakshmi Srinivasan Herman led the prosecution for the U.S. Attorney’s Office Economic Crimes Unit in Newark.
Izzo was released on a $250,000 unsecured bond, following his appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Dickson in federal court.
U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman credited postal inspectors of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and special agents of IRS–Criminal Investigation for the investigation. Defense Counsel is Patrick McMahon Esq., Assistant Federal Public Defender, Newark.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: White Collar Crime|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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