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Chicago-Area Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud Conspiracy
BOSTON – In a federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts, Antonio M. Strong, 32, of Orland Park, Illinois, was sentenced to 34 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy that victimized businesses and individuals across the United States.
Strong was indicted in October 2020 along with five co-defendants, including rap artist Herbert Wright, Joseph Williams, and Demario Sorrells. Between at least March 2016 and September 2020, Strong conspired with Wright, Sorrells, Williams, and allegedly, others to defraud numerous businesses and individuals by obtaining and using unauthorized and stolen payment card account information to obtain valuable goods and services.
The stolen payment card account information included the actual cardholders’ names, addresses, payment card account numbers, security codes, and account expiration dates. The victims successfully processed their transactions and provided the goods and services, but the actual cardholders discovered these transactions on their accounts and disputed the charges, which were reversed by the payment card companies.
Strong caused a total loss of $2,299,842, which he has agreed to repay. As part of his sentence, Strong was also ordered to forfeit $2,159,874 and pay restitution in the amount of $2,159,873.
Strong pleaded guilty in May 2024 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud. His co-defendants, including Wright, Sorrells, and Williams, have also pleaded guilty and received sentences ranging from probation to prison time.
The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The remaining defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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