BANK FRAUD SCHEME ROCKS PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY
A Georgia man has been accused of using counterfeit credit cards to obtain cash advances from unsuspecting victims in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Khambrel Coleman, 31, of Johns Creek, Georgia, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and access device fraud.
According to the indictment, Coleman used and attempted to use counterfeit credit cards in in-person transactions at bank locations to obtain unauthorized cash advances on credit card accounts of other individuals. The indictment also charges that Coleman unlawfully possessed and used the credit card number of another person to obtain an unauthorized cash advance at a Citizens Bank branch in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh on January 10, 2017.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 42 years in prison, a fine of $1,500,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Adam N. Hallowell is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The United States Secret Service conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Khambrel Coleman, 31, of Johns Creek, Georgia, faces bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and access device fraud charges in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
City and state: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Exact date: January 10, 2017
Sentence or outcome: The case is ongoing.
Dollar amounts: $1,500,000
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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