Louisville Man Sentenced to 65 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme that involved wire fraud and identity theft. Dennis A. L. Booker, 40, was sentenced on [no specific date given] by United States District Court Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson III.
According to the prosecution, Booker was involved in a fraudulent scheme between October 2015 and June 2017. During this time, he convinced J.M., the victim, to loan him $43,000 to close a real estate transaction. However, instead of repaying the victim, Booker used the money to obtain cash advances at Churchill Downs and to pay for personal expenses.
Booker’s scheme resulted in a total loss of approximately $140,000, with the victim suffering a loss of around $140,000, including the initial $43,000 loaned to the defendant.
The victim, J.M., became suspicious and demanded repayment, but Booker continued to deceive him, eventually asking for the victim’s credit card number under the guise of paying fees associated with the transfer of payment. Instead of repaying the victim, Booker used the credit card number to obtain cash advances and pay for personal expenses.
Dennis A. L. Booker was serving supervised release during the time of the fraud for a previous conviction in federal court. The Court also ordered Booker to pay restitution of $112,000 to the victim of his scheme. There is no parole in the federal system.
Assistant United States Attorney David Weiser prosecuted the case. The United States Secret Service conducted the investigation. The case against Dennis A. L. Booker serves as a reminder of the importance of being cautious when lending money to others, especially in situations where the recipient is unable or unwilling to repay the loan.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky will continue to work tirelessly to prosecute individuals who engage in wire fraud and identity theft, and to bring them to justice for their crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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