Ricardo Silva De Oliveira, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Florida 2021

Bank Fraud and Identity Theft on the Rise: Ricardo Silva De Oliveira, a 33-year-old Orlando man, has been sentenced to 31 months in federal prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

According to court documents, De Oliveira and his co-conspirators installed credit card skimmers and pinhole cameras on ATMs at various SunTrust Bank locations in Florida and Georgia. These devices captured customers’ account numbers and personal identification numbers, which were then used to make unauthorized access devices (cloned cards).

De Oliveira used the cloned cards, causing the Bank and/or customers to lose a total of $190,530. This case was investigated by the United States Secret Service and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Terry B. Livanos and Roger B. Handberg.

The sentencing took place on February 8, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. De Oliveira pleaded guilty to the charges earlier that month. He will also serve five years of supervised release after his prison term.

As part of the sentence, De Oliveira was ordered to pay $190,530 in restitution. This amount represents the total loss suffered by the Bank and its customers due to De Oliveira’s fraudulent activities.

The case highlights the importance of vigilant banking practices and the need for individuals to protect their personal and financial information. It also underscores the seriousness of bank fraud and identity theft, which can have severe consequences for victims.

Ricardo Silva De Oliveira’s sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in such crimes. His actions demonstrate the devastating impact that bank fraud and identity theft can have on individuals and communities.

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