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BUFFALO, N.Y. – A brazen bank fraud scheme has left one man facing serious consequences. Avery Gill, 56, of Buffalo, has been sentenced to time served and four years probation for his role in a scheme to defraud Capital One Bank.
U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced that Gill was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara after being convicted of bank fraud. The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $28,512.78.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie P. Grisanti, Gill and his co-defendants Calvina Myles and David Johnson devised a scheme to defraud Capital One Bank between September 2012 and March 2013. The defendants used the names and personal identification information of two individuals to apply for two Capital One credit cards in those names.
The defendants then purchased merchandise and gift cards from retail stores using the credit cards. Gill also made ATM withdrawals using the credit card. As a result of this conduct, Capital One suffered a loss of $29,454.
Calvina Miles, who was also convicted of bank fraud, and David Johnson, who was convicted of aggravated identity theft, are awaiting sentencing. The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation on the part of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Boston Division currently under the direction of Inspector in Charge, Shelly A. Binkowski.
Gill’s sentence marks the end of a long and complicated case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie P. Grisanti praised the efforts of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, saying they ‘worked tirelessly to bring this case to justice.’
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting personal identification information and being vigilant in the face of identity theft. As the investigation continues, it is clear that the full extent of the damage caused by Gill and his co-defendants is still being unraveled.
Gill’s sentence and the ongoing investigation offer a glimmer of hope for victims of bank fraud and identity theft. It is a stark reminder that those who engage in such crimes will be held accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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