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Man Jailed for Theft of Government Money
Fort Myers, Florida – A Lee County man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for theft of government money and aggravated identity theft. George Joyner, III (36) was handed down the sentence by U.S. District Judge John E. Steele. The Court also ordered Joyner to pay $169,456.90 in restitution to the United States Department of the Treasury.
According to court documents, Joyner’s troubles began on August 10, 2013, when he was arrested for driving with a suspended license. Officers from the Fort Myers Police Department found a laptop, various digital media storage devices, two credit card readers, a credit card encoder, credit card blanks, and several pieces of paper containing the personally identifiable information (PII) of others in his vehicle.
Further investigation revealed a spreadsheet containing the PII of 163 individuals. Forensic analyses of digital media revealed incriminating evidence linking Joyner to the crime.
It was discovered that in December 2011, Joyner had opened an account at Regions Bank with a $100 deposit. Five U.S. Treasury tax refund checks, totaling $41,184.31, were deposited into the account later that month. Joyner also had an account at Wells Fargo bank. Between October and November 2011, he deposited 17 tax refund checks, totaling $128,272.59, into that account.
The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Fort Myers Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Yolande G. Viacava. The investigation and subsequent trial were a collaborative effort to bring Joyner to justice for his crimes.
With a total of $169,456.90 in restitution owed to the United States Department of the Treasury, Joyner’s sentence serves as a stern warning to those who would seek to exploit the system for personal gain. His four-year prison term is a just consequence for his actions, and we hope it will deter others from committing similar crimes.
The sentencing of George Joyner, III, serves as a reminder that the consequences of white-collar crimes can be severe. Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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