PITTSBURGH, PA – A Miami woman is facing the consequences after a 2015 shopping spree fueled by counterfeit credit cards. Jeisy Camejo-Escandell, 31, was sentenced in federal court this week to three years probation, with a split sentence requiring two months at a Community Corrections Center and four months under home detention. She’s also on the hook for $14,992.96 in restitution, shared with her accomplice.
The scheme unfolded in June 2015 when Camejo-Escandell and Gean Carlos Del Valle-Barquin descended on Western Pennsylvania, targeting outlet stores in Washington and Grove City. They weren’t there for the scenery; they were there to rack up fraudulent purchases using bogus credit cards. The pair arrived in Pittsburgh on June 25th, and by the 26th, were actively putting the counterfeit cards to work.
Federal authorities say the operation wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. Camejo-Escandell and Del Valle-Barquin arrived *specifically* to commit the fraud, indicating a level of planning and coordination. The investigation, led by Assistant United States Attorney Gregory C. Melucci, revealed a deliberate attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in the retail system.
Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced the sentencing, highlighting the collaborative effort that brought Camejo-Escandell to justice. Inspectors from the United States Postal Inspection Service and agents from Homeland Security played a crucial role, operating under the umbrella of the Western Pennsylvania Financial Crimes Task Force (WPFCTF).
The WPFCTF is a multi-agency alliance formed to aggressively combat financial crimes, including identity theft, across Western Pennsylvania. The task force boasts participation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Secret Service, Postal Inspectors, Homeland Security, and various local law enforcement agencies including the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, Allegheny County Police, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and Pennsylvania State Police. This case underscores the importance of such collaboration in tackling increasingly complex financial crimes.
While Camejo-Escandell avoids a lengthy prison term, the sentence sends a clear message: even sophisticated fraud schemes targeting multiple states won’t go unpunished. The restitution order ensures that the businesses victimized by her actions will receive some level of compensation for their losses. The whereabouts of co-defendant Gean Carlos Del Valle-Barquin were not immediately available.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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