Gregory Bethea, Credit Card Fraud, Wisconsin 2023
Milwaukee man gets 21 months for credit card scam. Gregory Bethea, 51, Milwaukee, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for credit card fraud.
Bethea was also ordered to pay $62,888.48 in restitution to Discover Financial Services.
The case began in April 2014, when law enforcement was contacted by a Sam's Club and Walmart fraud investigator, who requested assistance with an ongoing credit card fraud investigation.
Review of surveillance camera footage from Walmart and Sam's Club stores helped law enforcement identify Bethea as the person using fraudulently obtained credit cards to purchase merchandise at retailers throughout Wisconsin and Michigan.
Bethea purchased various items with the fraudulent credit cards, including food items, iPads, video gaming systems, clothing, computers, and electronics.
The charge against Bethea was the result of an investigation conducted by the U.S. Secret Service.
The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Pfluger.
Gregory Bethea was charged with credit card fraud. He was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and must pay $62,888.48 in restitution to Discover Financial Services.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is where Bethea committed the crime. He was sentenced on an unspecified date in 2023.
This article is about Gregory Bethea, who was convicted of credit card fraud. He was sentenced to 21 months and must pay restitution.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwi/pr/milwaukee-man-sentenced-21-months-credit-card-fraud-0