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Multi-State Check Fraud Scheme Unravels with Conviction of Nazaly Mason Smith
A New York man, Nazaly Mason Smith, 33, has been convicted of leading a multi-state check fraud scheme, resulting in over $1,500,000 in losses.
DETROIT, January 2023 – Smith, originally from Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, a charge that carries a possible maximum sentence of not more than 30 years’ imprisonment without the possibility of parole, a fine of not more than $1,000,000, and up to five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
The scheme, which was uncovered by the Department of Homeland Security, TSA Investigations and the United States Postal Inspection Service, involved Smith providing his subordinates with fake identification documents and stolen personal identifiable information (PII) for several victims.
Smith then trained them to memorize the victims’ PII, open bank accounts in the victims’ names, and later fraudulently deposit the stolen checks.
Sentencing before United States District Judge Mark A. Goldsmith will occur after a presentence report is prepared.
The case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, TSA Investigations and the United States Postal Inspection Service. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Jason Dorval Norwood and K. Craig Welkener.
Nazaly Mason Smith, Defendant:
- Real full name: Nazaly Mason Smith
- Criminal charge: Conspiracy to commit bank fraud
- City and state: Detroit, Michigan
- Exact date: January 2023 (sentencing)
- Sentence or outcome: Pleaded guilty, awaiting sentencing
- Dollar amount: Over $1,500,000 in losses
Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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