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Chouby Charleron, a 27-year-old from Severn, Maryland, orchestrated a massive scheme to traffic personal identifying information (PII) of thousands of unwitting individuals in New Jersey and beyond. From at least February 2020 to January 2024, Charleron accessed and sold the PII, including Social Security numbers, to a network of co-conspirators through encrypted messaging apps. The motive was clear: to defraud or attempt to defraud the victims, with Charleron selling the PII with full knowledge of its intended use.
Charleron’s operation was sophisticated, with him acting as the administrator of a chat group that advertised the sale of PII to prospective co-conspirators. He sold the PII of over 5,000 victims to multiple co-conspirators, who would then use it to commit further crimes. The investigation, led by Homeland Security Investigations, ultimately caught up with Charleron, and he pleaded guilty to a single count of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud on November 19, 2025.
On April 23, Chief United States District Judge Renée M. Bumb imposed a sentence of 36 months in prison, along with $102,288.18 in restitution and a term of supervised release of 2 years. The sentence reflects the severity of Charleron’s crimes and the impact on his victims. U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer credited the work of special agents from Homeland Security Investigations, who worked tirelessly to bring Charleron to justice.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of wire fraud and the importance of protecting personal identifying information. As the investigation and prosecution demonstrated, law enforcement agencies are committed to tracking down and holding accountable those who engage in such crimes. Charleron’s sentence serves as a warning to others who would seek to exploit and defraud innocent individuals for their own gain.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: New Jersey
- Location: NJ
- Source: DOJ Press Release
