Krystal L. Moreno, 31, of San Antonio, Texas, has been sentenced to serve eighteen (18) months in prison for wire fraud. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes in Syracuse, New York.
The wire fraud scheme, which Moreno pleaded guilty to on September 19, 2016, involved defrauding timeshare owners. Moreno received over $200,000 in wire transfers to bank accounts she opened in Texas, with victims wiring money under the false belief that their timeshares would be sold.
However, no buyers existed, and the victims, including a resident of Clinton, New York, were left with significant financial losses. The total amount of restitution Moreno has been ordered to pay is $213,948.09, which will go to the thirty-five victims of her crime.
The investigation into Moreno’s activities was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the New York State Police. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Carina H. Schoenberger and Robert S. Levine. United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Special Agent in Charge Vadim D. Thomas, Albany Division of the FBI, announced the sentencing.
In addition to her prison term, Moreno will also serve three (3) years of supervised release. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime and the significant financial harm caused to the victims. The use of wire transfers to facilitate the fraud added an extra layer of complexity to the scheme, highlighting the need for vigilance in protecting against such crimes.
The sentencing of Krystal Moreno serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement efforts in combating wire fraud and other financial crimes. The cooperation between the FBI, New York State Police, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has resulted in justice being served in this case, and will hopefully serve as a deterrent to others who may consider engaging in similar activities.
The case against Moreno demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting the public from financial crimes. As the investigation and prosecution of such cases continue, it is essential for individuals to remain aware of the risks associated with wire transfers and other financial transactions, and to take steps to protect themselves from potential fraud.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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