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Wire Fraud in Maine: Texas Man Pleads Guilty
A Texas man has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $400,000 from a Maine couple, according to a recent court hearing in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine.
The couple, who were on vacation in August 2022, discovered the unauthorized wire transfers and purchases from their bank account after they returned home and attempted to log in. They found multiple wire transfers on their account statement, totaling $360,880.
The investigation showed that an unknown person had called the bank pretending to be the account holder, requesting the account balance and updating the contact phone number.
Kyle Lawless Pollar, 27, of Texas, was identified as the suspect and pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for each count.
The FBI investigated the case, which involved multiple wire transfers to a Texas bank account held by Pollar. He also withdrew funds from his account in cash and cashier’s checks, which were deposited in other Texas bank accounts in his name.
The victims will be ordered to pay restitution to Pollar, who will also face up to three years of supervised release after serving his prison sentence.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of being cautious with sensitive financial information and monitoring bank accounts regularly.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Cybercrime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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