Omaha Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud Scam
A 29-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for wire fraud. According to court documents, Blake D. Colson, a manager for Frontier Justice Omaha (FJO), used his position to create phony gift cards, which he then used to obtain 17 firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
The scheme came to light after FJO’s internal review of its firearm transaction records revealed the fraud. When confronted, Colson admitted to the scheme and cooperated in the return of stolen items, nearly all of which were recovered.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Omaha Police Department. Colson will begin a two-year term of supervised release after his prison sentence.
Colson was ordered to pay $15,349.58 in restitution as part of his sentence.
The exact date of the crime was not specified in the court documents, but Colson was sentenced on November 19, 2021, by United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher.
The defendant’s full name is Blake D. Colson, and he was charged with wire fraud. The city and state where the crime took place is Omaha, Nebraska.
The sentence includes 12 months’ imprisonment, a two-year term of supervised release, and a restitution order of $15,349.58.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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