Rochester woman sentenced to 15 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud
A 28-year-old Rochester woman has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for her role in a bank fraud scheme. Maria A. English, of Rochester, NY, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.
According to prosecutors, between November 2012 and September 2013, English and her co-conspirator, Michael Debardlabon, used the identities of two Florida residents to obtain financing for the purchase of used automobiles. The vehicles, including an Infinity, a Lexus, and a BMW, were financed through financial institutions such as ESL and Ally Financial.
The Florida residents whose identities were used never authorized the financial transactions, and on one occasion, the personal information of a third Florida resident was used to open an American Express card and charge air fare for English.
English’s co-conspirator, Michael Debardlabon, was previously convicted and sentenced. The investigation into the bank fraud scheme was conducted by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Rochester Police Department.
The sentencing is the culmination of a lengthy investigation into the bank fraud scheme. English’s conviction and sentencing serve as a reminder of the consequences of committing financial crimes.
Defendant: Maria A. English
Criminal Charge: Conspiracy to commit bank fraud
City and State: Rochester, NY
Date: November 2012 – September 2013 (crime date)
Sentence: 15 months in prison
Defendant’s Attorney: Not mentioned
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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