A Georgia man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his role in a brazen counterfeit check cashing scheme that caused losses of nearly $130,000 in Western Pennsylvania.
Brandon Roseberry, 24, of Snellville, was convicted of conspiracy to make and utter counterfeit securities in federal court. United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed the sentence on Roseberry.
According to the information presented to the court, Roseberry conspired with others to recruit persons to negotiate counterfeit checks at banks in Western Pennsylvania in October 2011. The scheme caused significant financial losses to local banks.
The investigation that led to Roseberry’s conviction was conducted by the Western Pennsylvania Financial Crimes Task Force (WPFCTF), a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies to combat financial crimes in the region.
Assistant United States Attorney Gregory C. Melucci prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton commended the WPFCTF for its work in bringing Roseberry to justice.
The WPFCTF is a multi-agency effort that includes the United States Secret Service, the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Department of Homeland Security, the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, the Allegheny County Police Department, the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Roseberry’s sentence is a reminder of the serious consequences of engaging in financial crimes. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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