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Card Skimming and Wire Fraud Consequences: Newcastle Man Gets 63 Months in Prison
A 36-year-old man from Newcastle, Washington, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in a card skimming and wire fraud scheme in Oklahoma. Elvin Alisuretov was also ordered to pay $146,014.38 in restitution.
The indictment alleged that Alisuretov and others obtained account information and personal identification numbers (PINs) using skimming devices between April 2012 and January 2013. They would then use this information to commit wire fraud.
According to the charges, on December 3-4, 2012, Alisuretov knowingly possessed and used a means of identification without lawful authority in relation to the wire fraud conspiracy.
The case was investigated by the Durant Police Department, the Muskogee Police Department, and the United States Secret Service. First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn represented the United States in the case.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing. Alisuretov will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to a federal prison to serve his non-parolable sentence.
This case highlights the serious consequences of card skimming and wire fraud. The public is urged to remain vigilant when using their credit and debit cards, especially at ATMs and other public machines. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, report it immediately to the authorities.
The sentence was handed down in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on [date]. Elvin Alisuretov’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting personal financial information and reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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