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Three More Indicted In Credit Card Fraud And Cigarette Trafficking Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, 2024 – In a shocking revelation, United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced the indictment of three individuals for their alleged involvement in a credit card fraud and cigarette trafficking conspiracy.
Alpha Oumar Diallo, 24, of Raleigh, North Carolina; Mamadou Lamarana Bah, 34, also known as “Lanzo”, of Bronx, New York; and Mamadou Jallow, 32, also known as “Mike”, of Raleigh, North Carolina, have been charged with Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud, Access Device Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft.
Diallo also faces the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
The indictments allege that the conspirators acquired large quantities of cigarettes in North Carolina and elsewhere using counterfeit gift and debit cards. The cards were used to purchase numerous cartons of cigarettes, which were then transported to other states to be resold at a profit.
If convicted, the maximum punishment for Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud and Access Device Fraud is up to 20 years in prison. The punishment for Aggravated Identity Theft is a mandatory two years in prison consecutive to any other penalty imposed. The maximum punishment on the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm is up to 10 years in prison.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Alpha Oumar Diallo is asked to please contact the United States Secret Service at (919) 855-1052.
An indictment is an allegation of a crime. All defendants are presumed under the law to be innocent until proven guilty.
The investigation of this case is being conducted by the United States Secret Service. Assistant United States Attorney William M. Gilmore is the assigned prosecutor on the case from the Economic Crimes Division of the United States Attorney’s Office.
Defendant: Alpha Oumar Diallo
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud, Access Device Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, Felon in Possession of a Firearm
City and State: Raleigh, North Carolina
Exact Date: 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
Dollar Amounts: None
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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