Atlanta Man Sentenced for Car Dealership Scam
A 24-year-old man from Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in a complex car dealership scam, according to local authorities.
Kaleb Deakle, a resident of Atlanta, was sentenced in federal court to 24 months incarceration, in addition to paying $132,093.83 in restitution, announced U. S. Attorney Dana Boente.
Deakle pleaded guilty to wire fraud on April 16, 2013, and was found to have gained access to the bank account of the management company where he had leased a condominium in New Orleans.
Using his computer, Deakle negotiated the online sale of a 2012 Land Rover Sport, leading the dealership to believe that he was employed by Apple, Inc., and that the check was legitimate, when in fact it was counterfeit.
The Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case, and the prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri.
The scam unfolded when Deakle presented a check purportedly from the management company to the dealership, which he had used to lease his condominium. The check was written out for the total purchase price of the vehicle, and Deakle took possession of the vehicle after the sale.
Deakle’s sentence serves as a warning to those who would seek to defraud honest businesses through complex schemes and deceit. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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