Detroit’s Larry Darnell Frazier, 56, has been hit with a 46-count federal indictment for orchestrating a sophisticated store credit fraud scheme that netted him at least $16,000 worth of stolen merchandise from Lowe’s and Home Depot stores across Ohio.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Steven M. Dettelbach, revealed the charges against Frazier, who is accused of 45 counts of wire fraud and one count of transporting fraudulently obtained property in interstate commerce.
Frazier’s modus operandi involved purchasing large outdoor lighting boxes with small, expensive items like plumbing and electrical parts hidden inside. He then returned these boxes for a refund and the concealed items for store credit at various locations including Toledo, Perryburg, Fairlawn, Strongsville, Streetsboro, Elyria, Rocky River, Avon, Lorain, Sandusky, Sylvania, and beyond.
According to the indictment, Frazier made at least 45 such returns, amassing more than $16,000 in store credit. If convicted, he could face a sentence that the court will determine based on factors including his prior criminal record, role in the offense, and characteristics of the violation, as stipulated by law.
The investigation into Frazier’s scheme was spearheaded by the United States Secret Service in Toledo, Ohio. Assistant U.S. Attorney Noah P. Hood is handling the case against Frazier, who will have the right to a fair trial where the government must prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before he can be found liable.
Frazier’s indictment serves as a stark reminder of the lengths some individuals will go to in order to defraud retailers and exploit their systems. The justice system remains vigilant in its pursuit of those who undermine the integrity of our economic infrastructure.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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