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Florida Man Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud
Jason Arise Smith, a 45-year-old Indialantic man, has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for his role in a bankruptcy fraud scheme. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger in Orlando, Florida.
According to court records, Smith had a bankruptcy attorney file a fraudulent bankruptcy petition in the name of his ex-wife, C.S., in 2016. The petition was filed without C.S.’s knowledge or consent, in order to delay foreclosure proceedings on their home and to hide the fact that Smith had not been making payments on their mortgage.
Smith had falsely represented to the bankruptcy attorney that C.S. was hospitalized with terminal brain cancer in order to enable the filing of the petition without her knowledge. After the first bankruptcy case was dismissed by the bankruptcy court, Smith forged C.S.’s signature on paperwork and caused a second bankruptcy petition to be filed with the court in his and C.S.’s names, again without her knowledge, to further delay foreclosure proceedings.
Smith pleaded guilty to the charges in January 2020. He was sentenced to 20 months in prison and ordered to pay $3,400 in restitution to his ex-wife.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Chauncey A. Bratt.
Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for those affected. It is a reminder of the importance of honesty and transparency in financial dealings.
As a society, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to prevent and prosecute financial crimes. The sentence handed down in this case serves as a reminder of the consequences of such actions.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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