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Local Man Charged with Extortion
HARRISBURG – A Lebanon man is facing federal charges after allegedly attempting to extort money from a victim through threatening communications.
John Zayas, 34, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was charged in a criminal information on April 7, 2023, with extortion by interstate communication.
According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment alleges that between September 5, 2022 and October 20, 2022, in Lebanon County, Zayas attempted to extort money from a victim through communications containing threats to injure the reputation of the victim.
The case was investigated by the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Christian T. Haugsby prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for the extortion offense charged in the information is imprisonment for two years, a $250,000 fine, and one year of supervised release.
A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
It is essential to note that indictments and criminal informations are only allegations. All persons charged by information are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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