JACKSONVILLE, FL – A Jacksonville man is facing a decade behind bars after admitting to a brazen scheme to steal from Citibank customers. Marquise Dahryan Newman, 25, pleaded guilty this week to access device (credit card) fraud, a federal charge carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. The case, investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service, reveals a calculated betrayal of trust by a bank insider.
According to court documents, Newman was a Citibank employee in 2014 when he began illicitly accessing customer account information. It started with the account of a customer identified as A.G., whose debit card Newman fraudulently obtained. But one victim wasn’t enough. Newman expanded his operation, targeting a total of 51 Citibank customers, pilfering their credit and debit card details for personal gain.
The scheme wasn’t just about stealing numbers. Newman attempted to cover his tracks by entering false notes into customer accounts, falsely indicating that the customers had proactively contacted Citibank and anticipated making large purchases. This was a deliberate attempt to muddy the waters and delay detection of the fraudulent activity, according to prosecutors. But the deception ultimately failed.
Once Newman had the stolen information, he unleashed a flurry of online purchases, racking up merchandise at the expense of his victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, led by Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein, is prosecuting the case, and has secured a plea agreement requiring Newman to pay full restitution to Citibank for the losses incurred.
While a sentencing date has not yet been set, the guilty plea marks a significant step toward justice for the victims of Newman’s greed. The Secret Service, increasingly focused on financial crimes, partnered with local law enforcement to unravel the scheme. The agency’s Jacksonville Field Office played a crucial role in building the case against Newman.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of personal financial data and the lengths to which individuals will go to exploit it. Newman’s actions demonstrate the importance of robust internal controls within financial institutions and the continued vigilance of law enforcement agencies in combating credit card fraud. The investigation highlights the Secret Service’s expanding role beyond its traditional protective duties, tackling the growing threat of financial crimes impacting American citizens.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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