ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – A Tijeras man was sentenced to prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme that used stolen personal identifiers, checks, and other financial instruments obtained from stolen mail. Jesse Tucker, 36, was sentenced on February 14, 2018 to 48 months in prison for his conviction on fraud, identity theft, and theft of mail charges.
Tucker will be on supervised release for two years after completing his prison sentence. He was also ordered to pay $42,600.42 in restitution to the victims of his crimes.
The scheme, which ran from November 2016 to May 2017, involved Tucker using the personal identifiers of nine individuals, which he obtained from stolen mail, to create and obtain counterfeit identification cards and drivers’ licenses. He then used the fraudulent identification cards and licenses to falsify checks, complete credit applications, and apply for loans from financial institutions.
Tucker pleaded guilty on June 20, 2018, to eight counts of bank fraud, two counts of aggravated identity theft, and one count of theft or receipt of stolen mail. The indictment charged Tucker with committing these crimes in Bernalillo and Valencia Counties, New Mexico.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service investigated this case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin prosecuted it. Tucker will begin serving his prison sentence immediately.
Tucker’s crimes had a significant impact on the victims, who lost a total of almost $70,000 in the scheme. His prison sentence and restitution order are a reminder that bank fraud and identity theft will not be tolerated in New Mexico.
This case serves as a reminder to take steps to protect your personal information and to be cautious of suspicious activity, such as someone using your identity to obtain loans or credit.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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