A shocking case of identity theft has surfaced in Florida, with a 27-year-old man from Ft. Lauderdale pleading guilty to multiple charges.
David Joseph, a previously convicted felon, has admitted to filing false claims with the IRS, access device fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The crimes were committed in April 2013, when USSS and IRS-CI agents executed a search warrant at a residence in West Park, Florida, and recovered numerous documents containing thousands of access devices, victims’ names with corresponding social security numbers and dates of birth.
A fully loaded semi-automatic MasterPiece Arms 9 mm pistol and additional ammunition belonging to Defendant Joseph were also recovered.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Bertha R. Mitrani, and sentencing is scheduled for October 4, 2013, before U.S. District Judge William J. Zloch.
At sentencing, the defendant faces a maximum of five years in prison on the fraudulent claim count, a maximum of 10 years in prison on the access device fraud count, a maximum of two years on the aggravated identity theft count, and a maximum of 10 years in prison on the count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Mr. Ferrer commended the investigative efforts of the USSS, IRS-CI, and ATF.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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