Macon’s Thanh Quoc Hoang, 49, has been handed a severe blow after being sentenced for orchestrating a sophisticated bank fraud scheme that netted over $200,000. The United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, Michael J. Moore, announced the sentence on March 28, 2013. Hoang’s fraudulent activities targeted American Express and Fleet Credit Card Services, violating Title 18, Section 1344 of the U.S. Code.
In a trial held on August 28, 2012, a jury found Hoang guilty of six counts of bank fraud. The sentence, handed down by Judge C. Ashley Royal of the United States District Court in Macon, includes twenty-eight months imprisonment, followed by five years supervised release. A mandatory assessment fee of $600.00 has been imposed, and Hoang was ordered to pay restitution totaling $25,000.00.
Hoang’s scheme revolved around presenting checks on his personal checking account at Security Bank of Bibb County, which he knew were lacking the necessary funds for payment. Despite this, he managed to obtain goods, services, and cash worth more than $200,000 through his deceitful tactics.
The investigation leading to Hoang’s conviction was carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Verda M. Colvin taking the lead in prosecution. For any inquiries about this case, Sue McKinney, Public Affairs Specialist at the United States Attorney’s Office, can be contacted at (478) 621-2601.
This sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who engage in fraudulent activities that victimize merchants and credit card companies. Hoang’s case underscores the commitment of federal law enforcement to combat financial crime and protect consumers.
The community is encouraged to stay vigilant against similar schemes, recognizing the warning signs of bank fraud and reporting suspicious activity to authorities promptly.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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