The streets of New Orleans have witnessed a slew of bank heists in recent years, but the case of Emmanuel Cobbs, a 34-year-old New York man, takes the cake. Cobbs has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for his role in a brazen bank fraud scheme that rocked the city.
Cobbs and his co-conspirator, also a New York resident, opened fraudulent checking accounts in other people’s names without their permission in February 2020. The duo used these victims’ accounts to cash counterfeit checks drawn from other customers’ accounts, raking in thousands of dollars in the process. They also fraudulently obtained and used debit cards to rent vehicles, making it easier for them to evade detection.
Investigations led by Homeland Security Investigations uncovered evidence that pointed to Cobbs’ involvement in the scheme. Court documents revealed that Cobbs assisted in the fraud, helping his co-conspirator to carry out the illicit transactions.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Homeland Security Investigations New Orleans Field Office in investigating this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew R. Payne, Senior Litigation Counsel, is in charge of the prosecution.
Cobbs’ sentence comprises 24 months for bank fraud conspiracy and a mandatory consecutive sentence of 24 months for aggravated identity theft. He was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and a $200 mandatory special assessment fee.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in the face of financial crime. As Cobbs begins his 48-month stint in prison, the people of New Orleans can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that justice has been served in this egregious case of bank fraud.
Mandatory Facts:
1. Defendant/Respondent: Emmanuel Cobbs
2. Exact Criminal Charges: Bank fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft
3. City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
4. Exact Date: February 2020
5. Sentence or Outcome: 48 months in federal prison, 3 years of supervised release, $200 mandatory special assessment fee
6. Dollar Amounts: N/A
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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