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Nicholas Cabral, a 33-year-old former Marine from Sewell, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to sending false military orders and court documents to banks to obtain relief under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Between November 2011 and May 30, 2014, Cabral served in the Marine Corps, but after his honorable discharge, he never again served in the military. However, he continued to use the SCRA to deceive financial institutions into changing his credit interest rates and giving him relief from payments and fees.
Cabral’s scheme involved mailing fake documents to banks, including a forged court order with a judge’s signature. He also impersonated a Federal Protective Services Inspector to conduct an unlawful search of a house. The crimes took place before July 4, 2019, and Cabral has now pleaded guilty to a three-count information, including bank fraud, counterfeiting, and impersonating a federal officer.
The plea hearing took place before Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb in Camden federal court. Cabral’s guilty plea is the result of an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. The case highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of the SCRA and preventing individuals from exploiting it for personal gain.
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is designed to provide relief to active-duty service members, allowing them to focus on their duties without the added stress of financial obligations. However, Cabral’s actions demonstrate how some individuals may attempt to abuse this system for their own benefit.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: New Jersey
- Location: NJ
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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