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Pontotoc Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Fraudulent Unemployment Benefit Cards
Oxford, MS – A Pontotoc man was sentenced today to more than 4 years in prison following his conviction for possession of fraudulent unemployment benefit cards.
Deonte Dilworth, 28, was found in possession of approximately 26 unemployment benefit debit cards from Nevada and Arizona that had been fraudulently obtained.
According to court documents, on September 2, 2020, Dilworth was found in possession of the fraudulent debit cards.
Dilworth, who pled guilty to possession of the fraudulent debit cards, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Sharion Aycock to 51 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Dilworth was also ordered to pay $202,711.39 in restitution. He was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals immediately after the hearing concluded to begin serving his sentence.
‘This case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement to protecting the integrity of government benefit programs and holding accountable those who seek to exploit them,’ said U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner of the Northern District of Mississippi.
The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service and the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The case was prosecuted by AUSA Robert Mims.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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