A Texas man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy in Florida, authorities announced.
David Chambers Opembe, 25, of Texas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington for his involvement in a scheme to commit bank fraud.
According to court documents, Opembe’s sister, Ebony Chambers Stillwell, began working as the onsite manager for St. Giles Manor, an apartment complex located in Pinellas Park, in December 2014.
As part of her duties, Stillwell received and processed invoices from vendors and contractors for payment. She caused to be issued approximately 21 checks from the SPM disbursing account to the "fake" Erickson’s Drying Systems, which were deposited into the "fake" Erickson’s bank account opened by Opembe at Regions Bank.
Between January 22, 2015, and October 23, 2015, Stillwell and Opembe withdrew cash and transferred funds to their personal checking accounts. The Erickson’s account at Regions was also used by Opembe and Stillwell to make their car payments and for other personal expenses.
Opembe pleaded guilty on November 14, 2016, and was sentenced to three years in federal prison. He was also ordered to forfeit $252,107.07, which are traceable to proceeds of the offense.
The case was investigated by the Tampa Police Department and the Pinellas Park Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Mandy Riedel.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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