Atlanta Man Charged with Wire Fraud in New Orleans Land Rover Heist
Kaleb Deakle, a 24-year-old resident of Atlanta, Georgia, has been charged with wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud a New Orleans car dealership.
According to court documents, Deakle, who previously resided in New Orleans, used his computer to negotiate the online sale of a 2012 Land Rover Sport. He gained access to the bank account of the management company where he had leased a condominium and used a counterfeit check to purchase the vehicle.
Deakle arrived at Land Rover of New Orleans on January 12, 2012, with a check purportedly from the management company. The check was written out for the total purchase price of $72,148.50. He led the dealership to believe that he was employed by Apple, Inc., and that the check was legitimate, taking possession of the vehicle.
If convicted, Deakle faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years, a fine of $250,000, and 3 years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
U.S. Attorney Dana Boente reiterated that the bill of information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case was investigated by the Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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