Daniel Wayne Ausmus, Aggravated Identity Theft, Oklahoma 2012

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – In a shocking turn of events, 44-year-old Daniel Wayne Ausmus has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for his role in a massive identity theft scheme.

According to court filings, Ausmus used various sources, including the internet, to obtain personal information of over 100 individuals, including names, dates of birth, and social security numbers.

He then used this information to fraudulently apply online for prepaid debit cards, which were mailed to vacant houses near his residence. The cards were then retrieved by Ausmus after delivery by the Postal Service.

In addition to the prepaid debit card scheme, Ausmus also used the personal information to file false claims for tax refunds for both state and federal tax refunds.

Ausmus was charged by information on October 30, 2012, and later pled guilty to all three counts of the information.

As part of his sentence, Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti also ordered Ausmus to serve three years of supervised release upon release from prison and to pay $45,972.62 in restitution to the victims, which include the IRS and states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Hawaii, Alabama, North Carolina, and Missouri.

This case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and IRS Criminal Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Timothy Ogilvie.

Ausmus’ sentence is a stark reminder of the serious consequences of identity theft and other financial crimes. As our readers know, identity theft is a growing concern in our community, and we will continue to shine a light on these types of cases in order to raise awareness and keep our community safe.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the United States Postal Inspection Service and IRS Criminal Investigation for their tireless efforts in bringing this case to justice.

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