Virginia man admits to bank fraud in West Virginia
A 25-year-old man from Stephens City, Virginia, has admitted to committing bank fraud in West Virginia, a crime that carries a maximum sentence of 30 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
Ajarhi Roberts, also known as Wayne Roberts, pled guilty to one count of "Bank Fraud" in a court in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The crime occurred in March and June of 2016 in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
According to the indictment, Roberts used another person’s identifying information to commit the crime.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the crime.
The case was presided over by U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble.
Roberts is facing up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000. However, the actual sentence will be determined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account the seriousness of the offense and Roberts’ prior criminal history.
The case highlights the importance of protecting personal identifying information and preventing bank fraud.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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