Corey Thomas, a 49-year-old New Orleans man, has been sentenced to home detention for committing wire fraud, stemming from fraudulent charges made in someone else’s name at local stores.
According to court documents, Thomas used a victim’s personal identifying information to make fraudulent charges at Best Buy and several Lowe’s Home Improvement locations in New Orleans and surrounding parishes. He attempted the purchases on behalf of other actual customers, offering to charge the goods on a store credit card in exchange for a cash payment that was less than the purchase price.
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Thomas agreed to repay a total of $77,781.98 to Synchrony Bank, which issued the Lowe’s credit cards that Thomas used in his scheme. The scheme, which spanned multiple locations, allowed Thomas to reap financial gains from unsuspecting customers.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in bringing this case to light. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas D. Moses, Health Care Fraud Coordinator, is in charge of the prosecution.
Corey Thomas’s sentence includes five years of probation, beginning with an eight-month term of home detention, as well as restitution of $77,781.98, 100 hours of community service, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. This sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of committing wire fraud and the importance of protecting personal identifying information.
The case serves as a warning to individuals who might consider engaging in similar schemes, and the community can rest assured that the authorities will continue to crack down on such activities.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Evans emphasized the importance of the FBI’s role in uncovering the scheme and bringing it to justice. The case is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies to protecting the community and upholding the law.
Corey Thomas’s case will be closely monitored, and any further actions will be taken accordingly. The community can expect continued efforts from law enforcement to prevent and prosecute similar crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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