Henry James Corder, Wire Fraud, Pennsylvania 2024

Erie, PA – A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 34 months in jail for defrauding a victim of over $500,000. Henry James Corder, 68, 2206 Glendale Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania, was found guilty of wire fraud and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity.

According to information presented to the court, Corder engaged in a scheme wherein he used numerous falsehoods to steal from a victim that he met online. He falsely stated that he was a U.S. Marshal who could find the perpetrator who had previously scammed the victim. He also falsely claimed he needed money for cancer treatments, funeral services for relatives, business partnerships in which he promised to include the victim and items for a non-existent security business.

As a result of his lies to the victim, Corder obtained more than $500,000 from her. He then used that money to pay off his mortgage and buy cars and a motorcycle. The devastating impact of Corder’s actions on the victim was noted by Senior United States District Judge David S. Cercone prior to imposing sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Corder.

In this case, Corder was sentenced to 34 months in jail. The sentence was imposed by Judge Cercone on [no date mentioned in the source, assuming today’s date as 05/05/2024].

The charges against Corder include wire fraud and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. The case is a reminder of the importance of being cautious when meeting people online and the devastating consequences of falling victim to scams.

In related news, the FBI and IRS are warning citizens to be aware of online scams and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. If you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam, please contact the authorities immediately.

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