A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to federal prison for credit card fraud and identity theft.
Edrey Santo Rojas, 31, was sentenced to three years and nine months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell for access device (credit card) fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Rojas pleaded guilty on August 31, 2016.
According to the plea agreement, between December 9, 2014, and August 8, 2015, Rojas used unauthorized credit card information at retail establishments, including the Nike Factory Store, Target, Kay Jewelers, McDonalds, and the Home Depot to acquire items using the credit card information of others without lawful authority.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael C. Baggé-Hernández.
Rojas’ sentence is the result of a plea agreement, which he entered on August 31, 2016.
The case highlights the importance of protecting one’s personal and financial information, as Rojas was able to use the credit card information of others to acquire items without their knowledge or consent.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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