OAKLAND – The grimy truth surfaces as Romanian national Marius Marian, 39, faces the music for his dastardly scheme. Marian pleaded guilty in federal court to a trifecta of crimes: bank fraud involving over $500,000 in Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) funds, illegal reentry into the United States after a felony conviction, and making false statements on his asylum application.
Marian’s crime spree ran from March 2, 2024, to June 3, 2025. He fraudulently obtained EBT funds by skimming over 601 unique victim accounts, using skimmer devices at ATMs and point of sale machines. The cash-out was staggering: $507,916 withdrawn, with intentions to withdraw an additional $611,845.
But Marian’s deceit didn’t end there. He also submitted a fraudulent asylum application, conveniently omitting his previous deportation and 2019 bank fraud conviction. This man’s brazenness knew no bounds as he acknowledged his illegal reentry into the United States after his 2019 sentence.
The investigation was a collaborative effort by the FBI, DSS, USDA OIG, and ICE. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily R. Dahlke led the prosecution, backed by Alycee Lane and Amala James. Marian’s sentencing hearing is set for October 20th, where he could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine for bank fraud alone.
United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sanjay Virmani, Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Diamond of the DSS, Special Agent-in-Charge Shawn Dionida, and ICE Field Office Director Sergio Albarran all had a hand in this conviction. Marian is currently in federal custody, awaiting his fate.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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