Jeffrey Thomas Maki, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Montana 2024

A Billings man is facing serious charges after being accused of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Jeffrey Thomas Maki, 40, of Billings, was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan on January 2, 2024, and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Maki was charged with bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. If convicted of the most serious crime, Maki faces a maximum of 30 years in prison, a $1 million fine, and five years of supervised release on the bank fraud charge. He also faces a mandatory minimum of two years in prison, consecutive to any other sentence, a $250,000 fine, and one year of supervised release on the identity theft charge.

The FBI and Billings Police Department conducted the investigation, which led to Maki's arrest and charges. The case is currently pending further proceedings, with Maki being detained pending further action.

The charges against Maki are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The case will be closely watched, and the public can monitor the progress of the case through the U.S. District Court Calendar and the PACER system.

PACER case reference 24-171. The public can establish a PACER account to review documents filed in the case by visiting http://www.pacer.gov/register.html. To access the District Court's calendar, please visit https://ecf.mtd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/PublicCalendar.pl.

A guilty verdict in this case could have significant consequences for Maki, including lengthy prison time and substantial fines. The public is encouraged to stay informed about the case and its progress.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/informational-federal-court-arraignments-274