A Florida woman’s scheme to use a Kennebunk business’s bank account for her own gain has landed her in prison. Alexis Hodges, 39, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Hodges was also ordered to pay the victim $73,291.33 in restitution. She pleaded guilty to the charges on June 28, 2024.
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. She provided the bank account information to multiple vendors, causing or attempting to cause more than $90,000 to be electronically paid out of the account.
The victim discovered the unauthorized payments in September 2021 and reported it to the Kennebunk Police Department, which referred the case to the U.S. Secret Service New England Cyber Fraud Task Force for investigation.
Hodges’ history of white-collar crime is long and storied. In 2011, she was convicted of identity theft, defrauding a financial institution, and scheming to defraud for unlawfully accessing the customer accounts of her then-employer.
The U.S. Secret Service investigated the case with assistance from the Kennebunk Police Department.
Hodges’ sentence is a wake-up call for anyone considering committing wire fraud. The consequences can be severe, and the penalties can be steep. In this case, Hodges will have to serve time in prison and pay restitution to the victim.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to protecting the public from financial crimes like wire fraud. In this case, the victim’s identity is being protected to prevent any further harm.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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