Seven women from Hartford, Connecticut, have been indicted for their alleged roles in a Victoria’s Secret theft scheme that netted thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise.
According to a federal indictment unsealed on October 6, 2020, Debran Moore, also known as Debran Chanel, 21; Shamonique Mackey, 21; Dajah Fagan, 20; Tamiyah Hunter, 21; Sharnice Jackson, 19; Leonna Jones, 21; and Imani Aitcheson, 21, all of Hartford, were charged with conspiracy and fraud offenses in connection with the scheme.
The indictment alleges that the co-conspirators shoplifted merchandise from Victoria’s Secret stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts, then returned the stolen goods for gift cards, which they redeemed at Victoria’s Secret stores and then returned again for a full refund.
It is alleged that the loss to L Brands, the parent company of Victoria’s Secret stores, exceeds $100,000.
The indictment charges each defendant with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud, both carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.
U.S. Attorney John H. Durham stressed that a complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Charges are only allegations and each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, with the assistance of the Connecticut State Police, Hartford Police Department, and L Brands Loss Prevention.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarala V. Nagala.
Each defendant is released on a $100,000 bond.
Defendants:
- Debran Moore, also known as Debran Chanel, 21
- Shamonique Mackey, 21
- Dajah Fagan, 20
- Tamiyah Hunter, 21
- Sharnice Jackson, 19
- Leonna Jones, 21
- Imani Aitcheson, 21
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Date: October 6, 2020
Sentence: $100,000 bond
Loss: Exceeds $100,000
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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