Fort Wayne Man Charged with Passing False Security
Jimmie J. Burnette, Jr., 33, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been charged with passing a false security in a federal indictment returned by a Grand Jury sitting in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on July 30, 2013.
The indictment alleges that Burnette passed, presented, and uttered a false and fictitious security on or about March 15, 2011. The charge was filed as a result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The case has been assigned to and will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay. The United States Attorney’s Office emphasized that an indictment is merely an allegation and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
If convicted in court, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
According to the indictment, Burnette’s alleged actions were committed in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in preventing and detecting financial crimes.
The United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to hold those accountable for their actions and to protect the public from financial crimes.
Please note that the information contained in this article is based on the indictment returned by the Grand Jury and is not evidence of the defendant’s guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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