South Bend, Indiana – In a shocking turn of events, 27-year-old Anthony Colley of North Liberty, Indiana has pleaded guilty to the felony offenses of interstate wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire/mail fraud, according to court documents. If convicted in court, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Colley, who has been a suspect in a string of high-profile financial crimes, was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and is set to be sentenced on January 28, 2015. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Donald J. Schmid.
The investigation into Colley’s activities, which spanned multiple states, revealed a complex web of deceit and corruption that has left law enforcement officials reeling. According to sources close to the investigation, Colley’s scheme involved the use of interstate wires to defraud victims out of thousands of dollars.
Colley’s guilty plea is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to bring financial predators to justice. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about Colley’s activities to come forward.
Colley’s sentencing is set for January 28, 2015, at which time he will face the full weight of the law. If convicted, he could face significant prison time and fines.
In a related development, Luis Trevino, 35, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced to 180 months imprisonment with 3 years supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony offense of knowingly or intentionally possessing with the intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing cocaine. Trevino’s case was also the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Javier Trevino, 33, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced to 21 months imprisonment with 2 years supervised release after pleading guilty to knowingly or intentionally possessing with the intent to distribute marijuana. Trevino’s case was also the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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