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Counterfeit Credit Cards Lead to $118,684 Heist
A brazen scheme to use counterfeit credit cards and other devices to steal cash from Southeast Louisiana casinos has led to a guilty plea. Deamioune Fransyre Caples, 33, of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty to using the fake credit cards to steal thousands of dollars from Delta Downs, L’Auberge Du Lac, and Isle of Capri casinos.
Between June 21, 2012 and January 13, 2013, Caples used counterfeit credit cards and other access devices to access money at the casinos. The devices included Green Dot Visa cards, 123 Rewards cards, Chase cards, Wells Fargo cards and Bank of America cards among others. The cards displayed Caples’ name on the front, but the magnetic strip on the back contained the identity of the financial institution and individual who had not authorized Caples to use their account information.
Caples made the counterfeit access devices in Texas and traveled to the Western District of Louisiana to use them, stealing a total of $118,684. The U.S. Secret Service investigated the case, which was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Howard C. Parker.
Caples faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine and restitution for the unauthorized use of a counterfeit access device count. Sentencing is scheduled to take place in October of 2013.
The case highlights the ongoing threat of financial fraud and the importance of vigilance in the gaming industry. As Caples awaits sentencing, the community is left to wonder how he was able to carry out such a large-scale scheme without detection.
The guilty plea is a major victory for law enforcement and a reminder that those who engage in financial crime will be held accountable for their actions. As the investigation and prosecution of Caples demonstrate, financial crimes will not be tolerated in our community.
Caples’ guilty plea serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar schemes. The consequences of financial crime are severe and can have a lasting impact on victims and the community as a whole.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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