Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping and Bank Fraud Charges.
Matthew Amos Burke, 35, a Birmingham man, pleaded guilty to kidnapping, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud in federal court. He entered his plea pursuant to a binding plea agreement with the government, in which the parties jointly recommended Burke be sentenced to 204 months in prison.
Sentencing is scheduled for November 2, 2021, before U.S. District Judge Abdul K. Kallon. According to the plea agreement, on September 11, 2020, Burke unlawfully entered the home of the victim and abducted him, transporting him to Burke’s residence.
At Burke’s residence, the victim was forced to transfer $250,000 from his bank account into another bank account as directed by Burke. Once $250,000 was transferred, Burke drove the victim back to his residence and released him.
The victim then contacted the Birmingham Police Department and the Mountain Brook Police Department. The FBI and Secret Service investigated the case, along with the Birmingham Police Department and the Mountain Brook Police Department.
Assistant United States Attorneys John Camp and William Simpson are prosecuting the case. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Johnnie Sharp, Jr., and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis announced the plea.
Burke’s guilty plea is a significant victory for law enforcement and the victims of his crimes. It demonstrates the commitment of the FBI, Secret Service, and local law enforcement agencies to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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