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Buffalo Man Indicted on Identity Theft Charges
A 44-year-old Buffalo man has been charged with a slew of crimes related to identity theft and conspiracy, according to a federal indictment unsealed on [date]. Clifton Jackson is accused of devising a scheme to defraud individuals and the United States Government by obtaining and using the names and social security numbers issued to several individuals.
According to the indictment, Jackson used the stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns for the tax year 2011 with the IRS. This brazen scheme has left authorities scrambling to track down the damage and bring Jackson to justice.
The indictment, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both, is the culmination of an investigation on the part of Special Agents of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Toni M. Weirauch, and the United States Postal Inspection Service under the direction of Kevin Niland, Inspector in Charge, Boston Division.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross, who is handling the case, stated that the defendant will be arraigned on the charges on May 1, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced the indictment, stating that his office is committed to holding individuals accountable for their crimes, no matter how brazen or complex.
The indictment against Clifton Jackson serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting one’s personal identity and the severe consequences of falling victim to identity theft.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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