Cliff Durio, Fraud in Connection with Stolen Credit Cards, Louisiana 2016

State: Louisiana
Category: Fraud &#038; Financial Crimes
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/new-orleans-man-pleads-guilty-fraud-connection-stolen-credit-cards" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

Cliff Durio, a 25-year-old New Orleans man, has been found guilty of fraud in connection with stolen credit cards. Durio was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in February 2016 after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners discovered over 500 credit cards in his luggage.

The credit cards were encoded and embossed with stolen account numbers, several of which had already been reported as fraudulent. Durio knowingly and with intent to defraud, possessed the counterfeit and unauthorized access devices.

U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite commended the work of the U.S. Secret Service in investigating this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Haller is leading the prosecution.

Durio faces a minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of up to $250,000, and 3 years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment. U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk has set sentencing for October 6, 2016.

The case highlights the growing problem of credit card fraud in the state of Louisiana. Law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to combat this crime and bring those responsible to justice.

The U.S. Secret Service has been instrumental in investigating cases of credit card fraud, and their efforts have led to the conviction of several individuals in recent years.

Cliff Durio is currently awaiting sentencing and faces a significant prison term and fine. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and protecting oneself from credit card theft.

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