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Identity Theft Ring Leader Charged
A 27-year-old Bronx man has been charged with leading a massive identity theft ring that swindled victims out of thousands of dollars in cash and goods.
Peter J. Smith, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced today that an indictment has been returned against Omari Lowery, a 27-year-old from the Bronx, New York.
According to the indictment, a grand jury in Scranton returned 10 counts against Lowery, including conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, access device fraud, and fraud in connection with identification documents.
The indictment alleges that Lowery and his accomplices began their scheme in August 2013 and continued until February 2014, using stolen identities to obtain goods, services, cash, and other items of value in the Middle District of Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
Lowery faces a maximum of 78 years in prison and fines of up to $2,500,000. He is currently being held at the Lackawanna County Prison.
The case is being investigated by the Pocono Mountain Regional Police and the United States Secret Service, with Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Olshefski handling the prosecution.
While the indictment is only an allegation, Lowery is presumed innocent until a court finds him guilty. A sentence following a guilty verdict will be determined by the judge after considering the applicable federal sentencing statutes and guidelines.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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