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Chad Maurer, 34, Charged with Aggravated Identity Theft in Vermont
Burlington, Vermont – In a shocking turn of events, a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Chad Maurer, a 34-year-old man from New York, with aggravated identity theft and use of a false passport.
According to sources, Maurer entered a plea of not guilty to the charges during an arraignment on May 2, 2025, before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle.
A previous hearing held in the Middle District of Pennsylvania on April 17, 2025, had Maurer detained after his arrest in the Scranton, Pennsylvania-area on April 11, 2025.
The United States Attorney’s Office emphasizes that an indictment contains allegations only and that Maurer is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Maurer faces up to ten years’ incarceration if convicted for use of a false passport, and a mandatory minimum sentence of two years’ incarceration if convicted for aggravated identity theft.
The actual sentence, however, would be determined by the District Court with guidance from the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines and the statutory sentencing factors.
Acting United States Attorney Michael P. Drescher commended the investigatory efforts of the Diplomatic Security Service and the United States Marshals Service.
Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Arra is the prosecutor in this case, while Maurer is represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Sara Puls.
Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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