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California Man Guilty of Credit Card Scam
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A California man has pleaded guilty to possessing 15 or more unauthorized access devices, a crime that could land him in prison for up to 10 years and cost him $250,000 in fines.
Darnele J. Nelson, 32, of California, entered his plea before U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara on charges of possessing 15 or more unauthorized access devices.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie P. Grisanti, who is handling the case, Nelson was found with approximately 100 unauthorized access devices, including credit cards, debit cards and gift cards, as he attempted to enter Canada on May 5, 2013.
Nelson’s conviction is the result of an investigation by Special Agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James C. Spero, and Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Randy Howe, Acting Director of Field Operations.
Sentencing for Nelson is scheduled for April 1, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. before Judge Arcara.
The charge of possessing 15 or more unauthorized access devices is a serious crime that can have far-reaching consequences for both the individual and the community.
The case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to combat financial crimes and keep our communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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