Georgia Woman Sentenced for $1M Wire Fraud Scheme

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Georgia woman has been sentenced to 7 months in prison for orchestrating a $1 million wire fraud scheme that targeted a Gilmer County business. Chisom Okonkwo, 29, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was handed down the sentence after she and another defendant created a spoofed email address mimicking an employee at the affected company. The deceptive act led to a vendor mistakenly sending over $1 million to a bank account under their control.

Okonkwo and her co-defendant, Prince Boateng Adjei, 31, also of Lawrenceville, Georgia, absconded with more than $600,000 before the fraudulent scheme was uncovered. Now, Okonkwo is facing a hefty price for her transgressions, ordered to pay $610,146.03 in restitution.

The United States Secret Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General were instrumental in investigating this sophisticated crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jarod Douglas prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, ensuring justice for the Gilmer County business that fell victim to the cunning scheme.

While Okonkwo’s fate has been sealed, Adjei’s sentencing is still pending. The outcome of his case will undoubtedly be eagerly awaited by law enforcement and the public alike.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the hearing, emphasizing the severity of wire fraud and its repercussions on innocent businesses and individuals. This sentence serves as a stark reminder that cybercriminals will face swift justice when their schemes are uncovered.

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