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New York Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Theft from Retiree’s Bank Account
In a shocking case of financial deceit, MAVANI COLEMAN, 44, of Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to three months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in the theft of funds from a retiree’s bank account.
Coleman, who worked with others to cash or deposit stolen checks, would kick back to his accomplice amounts typically ranging from $500 to $800. The investigation revealed that Coleman attempted to obtain a total of $624,818.28 from the victim’s bank account, resulting in a loss to the victim of $479,569.08.
Coleman personally stole $33,869 from the victim during his involvement in the scheme. He was ordered to pay restitution of $248,423.09, which includes money stolen from the account by Coleman and other individuals working with him.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney David J. Sheldon prosecuted the case.
Coleman was arrested on April 6, 2023, and pleaded guilty to bank fraud on February 14, 2024. He is required to report to prison on October 16, 2024, after being released on a $50,000 bond.
The Justice Department has established a National Elder Fraud Hotline to provide services to seniors who may be victims of financial fraud. The Hotline is staffed by experienced case managers who can provide personalized support to callers.
For more information, please visit https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/providing-help-restoring-hope.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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