Hammond, Indiana — In a shocking turn of events, Chavonne Jackson, 28, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to the felony offense of conspiracy to commit identity theft and bank fraud before U.S. District Court Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen.
According to court documents, Jackson’s sentencing is scheduled for February 20, 2015. The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Toi Denise Houston.
If convicted in court, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the guilty plea as part of their Week In Review – Hammond. The office stated that the case is a result of an ongoing effort to combat identity theft and bank fraud in the region.
Jackson’s guilty plea marks a significant victory for law enforcement in the fight against identity theft and bank fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to protect the citizens of Hammond and surrounding areas from these types of crimes.
In related news, Yousef Muhamad, 44, of Chicago, IL was sentenced to 33 months imprisonment followed by 2 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $213,999.12 in restitution for his role in a separate identity theft scheme.
The case involved the fraudulent redemption of SNAP benefits at multiple Gary, Indiana convenience stores. Defendant Muhamad and his co-conspirators purchased SNAP benefits for cash and allowed SNAP beneficiaries to use their benefits to purchase prohibited items like cigarettes and cell phones.
This case was the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Diane Berkowitz.
For more information on this case, or to report any suspicious activity, contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant Name: Chavonne Jackson
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to Commit Identity Theft and Bank Fraud
City and State: Hammond, Indiana
Exact Date: Not specified
Sentence or Outcome: Pled guilty, sentencing scheduled for February 20, 2015
Dollar Amounts: None
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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