Buffalo Bank Fraud Scheme Cracks Under Pressure

Buffalo Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud

Avery Gill, 56, of Buffalo, NY, has been brought to justice after pleading guilty to bank fraud, a charge that carries a mandatory 30-year sentence, a fine of $1,000,000 and a term of supervised release of five years.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie P. Grisanti, the scheme, which took place between September 2012 and March 2013, involved Gill and co-defendants Calvina Myles and David Johnson using the names and personal identification information of two individuals to apply for two Capital One credit cards. The defendants then used the credit cards to purchase merchandise and gift cards from retail stores and made ATM withdrawals using the credit cards.

As a result of this conduct, Capital One suffered a loss of $29,429.16. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Boston Division, under the direction of Acting Inspector in Charge, Shelly A. Binkowski, led the investigation into the scheme.

Grisanti stated that the plea was the culmination of a thorough investigation, which uncovered the defendants’ scheme to defraud Capital One. The investigation revealed that Gill and his co-defendants had used the credit cards to make unauthorized purchases and withdrawals.

The sentencing is scheduled for August 28, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. before Judge Richard J. Arcara. Gill’s actions will have serious consequences, including a lengthy prison sentence and significant financial penalties.

The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of bank fraud and identity theft. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to protect consumers and hold those responsible for these crimes accountable.

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