Defendant Charged with Wire Fraud in West Virginia

A federal indictment has been returned against Duane Dixon, Jr., 34, of Towson, Maryland, charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and three counts of wire fraud. If convicted, Dixon faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each count.

The indictment alleges that the fraud scheme originated when an individual impersonating a landowner claimed to have authority to sell a parcel of real estate in Hampshire County, West Virginia. The property was listed for sale through a realtor, despite the impersonator having no legal rights to the property.

Dixon is accused of assisting the conspirator in attempting to defraud a law firm of the proceeds from the sham transaction. As part of the scheme, Dixon provided deposit information to a bank account controlled by the conspirator for the purpose of receiving the funds.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jarod Douglas is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation, and each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. This case is a reminder that federal authorities are actively working to combat fraud and financial crimes in our region.

The indictment was returned by a grand jury in the Northern District of West Virginia. Dixon is scheduled to appear in federal court for arraignment.

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