Janos Vaczi, Access Device Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Pennsylvania 2018

An Erie, Pennsylvania man has been hit with a 12-count indictment for allegedly using unauthorized access devices at ATMs across the Western District of Pennsylvania and elsewhere.

According to the indictment, Janos Vaczi, 48, conspired to use unauthorized access devices by installing skimming equipment on ATMs from March 2018 to June 22, 2019, resulting in losses to banks, credit unions, and their customers.

The indictment, which was presented to the court, names Vaczi as the sole defendant in the case. Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Vaczi faces a maximum total sentence of 60 years in prison, a fine of $750,000, or both, under the law. The actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Vaczi's case highlights the growing threat of financial crimes in the region. As a result, law enforcement agencies and financial institutions are working together to prevent and investigate these types of crimes.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/man-believed-have-entered-us-illegally-charged-fraud-aggravated-identity-theft