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Bank Fraud Lands North Tonawanda Woman in Prison
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A North Tonawanda woman has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for her role in a bank fraud scheme. Calvina Myles, 28, was convicted of bank fraud and ordered to pay $28,512.78 in restitution by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie P. Grisanti, Myles and her co-defendant David Johnson used the names and personal identification information of two individuals to apply for two Capital One credit cards between September 2012 and March 2013. The defendants, along with a third co-conspirator, Avery Gill, purchased merchandise and gift cards from retail stores using the credit cards. As a result of this conduct, Capital One suffered a loss of $29,429.16.
The investigation into the bank fraud scheme was led by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Boston Division, under the direction of Inspector in Charge, Shelly A. Binkowski. Myles’ sentencing is the culmination of the investigation, which has already seen Avery Gill sentenced to time served on October 14, 2014, and David Johnson scheduled to be sentenced on November 5, 2014.
The bank fraud scheme was a sophisticated operation that used stolen identities to obtain credit cards and then used those credit cards to purchase merchandise and gift cards from retail stores. The scheme was able to go undetected for some time, but ultimately, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service was able to uncover the scheme and bring those responsible to justice.
Myles’ sentence serves as a reminder that bank fraud is a serious crime that carries serious consequences. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute those who engage in bank fraud and other financial crimes.
The case against Myles is a prime example of the importance of vigilance in preventing and detecting financial crimes. By working together, we can prevent financial crimes and bring those responsible to justice.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office would like to thank the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for their hard work and dedication in investigating this case. Their efforts have made a significant impact in bringing those responsible for this bank fraud scheme to justice.
The case against Myles is a reminder that bank fraud is a serious crime that can have serious consequences. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute those who engage in bank fraud and other financial crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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