NEW ORLEANS, LA – A New Orleans waiter traded tips for stolen credit card data, landing himself two years of probation and a hefty restitution bill. RYAN CLAVERIE, 37, was sentenced today after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit access device fraud, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo handed down the sentence, ordering CLAVERIE to serve two years probation and pay $7,460.06 in restitution to the victims of his scheme. The case reveals a brazen disregard for the financial security of unsuspecting restaurant patrons.
Court documents paint a picture of CLAVERIE as a systematic thief. While employed as a waiter in a Metairie restaurant, he routinely pilfered data from customer credit and debit cards using a handheld “skimmer.” This device illegally extracted account information from the magnetic strip, storing it for later retrieval.
CLAVERIE didn’t act alone. Working with co-conspirators, the stolen data was used to manufacture counterfeit credit cards. These fake cards were then deployed across the metropolitan New Orleans area, used to purchase goods and services for the group’s personal enrichment. The scheme targeted numerous retail stores and establishments, impacting a wide range of victims.
“This sentencing demonstrates our commitment to prosecuting those who exploit vulnerabilities in the financial system,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Evans. The investigation was a collaborative effort, involving the U.S. Secret Service, New Orleans Field Office, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, New Orleans Police Department, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Kenner Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Loan A. Mimi Nguyen led the prosecution, securing the conviction and sentence. While CLAVERIE avoided prison time, the financial penalty and criminal record serve as a warning: skimming customer data is a serious federal offense with lasting consequences. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on similar financial crimes impacting the Gulf Coast region.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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