Federal prosecutors have hit Oaklyn, New Jersey resident Raymond Hasaan Matthews with serious charges for a counterfeit credit card scam that shocked Pittsburgh retailers.
The 36-year-old has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on two counts of access device fraud, according to United States Attorney David J. Hickton.
According to the indictment, Matthews, using a counterfeit American Express credit card, swiped up merchandise at Casa D’Oro Jewelers and other retailers back in November 2011. The brazen theft has left local businesses reeling from the losses.
The severity of the charges against Matthews is not taken lightly. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of no more than 20 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both, under federal law. Sentencing would be determined by the seriousness of the offenses and his prior criminal history, if any.
Assistant United States Attorney Gregory C. Melucci is leading the prosecution against Matthews on behalf of the government. The investigation leading to the indictment was conducted by the United States Secret Service.
The charges filed against Raymond Hasaan Matthews are an accusation. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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