Alexis Hodges, 39, a former resident of Atlanta, Georgia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Portland to committing wire fraud. According to court records, from at least November 2019 through October 2021, Hodges fraudulently used the bank account of a Kennebunk business to pay expenses for herself, her family members, and her business.
Hodges provided the bank account information to multiple vendors, causing more than $90,000 to be electronically paid out of the account to pay her rent, insurance policies, auto loans, and credit card bills, among others, without the victim’s consent or knowledge. This brazen scheme went undetected for nearly two years, until the victim discovered that unauthorized payments were occurring in September 2021.
The Kennebunk Police Department was alerted to the crime and promptly referred the case to the U.S. Secret Service New England Cyber Fraud Task Force for investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has been working closely with the U.S. Secret Service to bring Hodges to justice, and her guilty plea marks a significant step forward in this case.
As a result of her guilty plea, Hodges faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to the greater of $250,000 or twice the gain or loss. The severity of the sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime, which involved a significant breach of trust and a substantial financial loss for the victim.
The U.S. Secret Service investigated the case with assistance from the Kennebunk Police Department. The U.S. Attorney’s Office does not identify victims of crime and is limiting identifying information, including the name and type of business, to protect the victim’s privacy. This is a standard practice in cases where the victim’s identity could be compromised or where the release of certain information could jeopardize the investigation.
The guilty plea of Alexis Hodges serves as a reminder that wire fraud is a serious crime with significant consequences. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service are committed to investigating and prosecuting these types of crimes, which can have a devastating impact on individuals and businesses. As the case against Hodges moves forward, it is likely that the full extent of her crimes will be revealed, and she will be held accountable for her actions.
In the meantime, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is urging anyone who may have been a victim of wire fraud to come forward and report the crime to the authorities. By working together, law enforcement agencies and the public can help to prevent these types of crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. The case against Alexis Hodges is a clear example of the importance of vigilance and cooperation in the fight against wire fraud and other financial crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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