In a shocking case of exploitation, a South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate was sentenced to 33 months for his role in laundering funds extorted from enlisted service members.
According to evidence presented to the court, Javarius G. Teague, age 31, of Greenville, led a conspiracy while incarcerated to conceal the source of extorted funds.
The extortion involved servicemen who were tricked into sending compromising photos of themselves to women they met on dating sites. These servicemen would then be confronted by an extortioner claiming to be the woman’s father, alleging she was underage. The extortioner would demand money, threatening to report the serviceman to law enforcement or military authorities if payment was not made.
Teague’s co-conspirators would collect the money sent via MoneyGram at locations in South Carolina, which would then be passed on to other members of the conspiracy and Teague through Green Dot and J Pay.
The case came to light in December 2017 when a service member died from suicide rather than pay the money demanded by the fraudsters. This devastating outcome highlights the severity of the crimes committed by Teague and his co-conspirators.
United States District Judge Timothy M. Cain sentenced Teague to 33 months and ordered him to pay $2,210 in restitution. The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, with assistance from the South Carolina Department of Corrections, investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Bill Watkins prosecuted the case.
The sentence handed down to Teague serves as a reminder of the consequences of exploiting and harming those who have served their country. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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