A notorious identity thief was handed a lengthy prison sentence for running multiple fraud and identity theft schemes that stole over $2 million from unsuspecting victims.
On [no specific date], Kamali Rives, 34, of [no specific address], was sentenced to 19 years, six months in federal prison on fraud and identity theft charges. Rives and his co-conspirators ran multiple fraud and identity theft schemes that ultimately stole over $2 million.
“Rives made his living for years by victimizing hundreds of people,” said U.S. Attorney [name redacted]. “He used the stolen identities to open bank accounts and write checks in other people’s names, as well as taking out loans and making purchases on phony credit cards. He ultimately had no regard for the financial hardships he caused the people whose identities were stolen.”
Thomas Noyes II, U.S. Postal Inspector in Charge of the Charlotte Division, stated, “The U.S. Postal Inspection Service will continue to go after those who use the U.S. Mail to defraud the American public. This case demonstrates the importance of cooperation among our law enforcement partners to pursue those individuals who insist on defrauding unwitting victims by stealing their identities and attacking their personal well-being.”
This case illustrates the negative impact that bank fraud and identity theft have on the citizens of the United States. The sentence imposed today should be a reminder that the Secret Service, in conjunction with our law enforcement partners, will continue to arrest criminals who violate innocent victims and threaten our financial systems,” said Malcolm D. Wiley, Sr., Acting Special Agent in Charge of the United States Secret Service, Atlanta Field Office.
According to U.S. Attorney [name redacted], the charges and other information presented in court: Rives and co-defendant Rashon Bohannon, 34, of Lilburn, Georgia, ran multiple fraud and identity theft schemes for many years, dating back to at least 2010. Rives and Bohannon maintained hundreds of files that contained “profiles” of their victims. These profiles included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, bank information, credit card numbers, and credit reports. They used this information to open bank accounts, cash checks, take out loans, manufacture credit cards, and make credit purchases.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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