A Bridgeport, Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud after admitting to opening a fake bank account in another man’s name and transferring $65,500 into it without the owner’s knowledge.
Michael Joshua Saint-Victor, 26, appeared in federal court in Providence, Rhode Island, on Tuesday and admitted to the crime.
According to court documents, Saint-Victor created a fake online bank account in the name of a Rhode Island resident and then transferred the $65,500 into it from a separate bank account controlled by the victim.
The bank returned the $65,500 after discovering the fraud, and the applications for an ATM/debit card and credit card tied to the fake account were denied.
Saint-Victor is scheduled to be sentenced on November 1, 2023. His sentence will be determined by a federal judge after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Milind M. Shah.
The matter was investigated by the United States Secret Service.
The exact criminal charges against Saint-Victor are bank fraud. The crime occurred in the city of Providence, Rhode Island.
Saint-Victor’s real full name is Michael Joshua Saint-Victor. He is currently scheduled to be sentenced on November 1, 2023.
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Key Facts
- State: Rhode Island
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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