Jason Robinson, Wire and Bank Fraud Conspiracy, Maine 2024

Orono Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Wire and Bank Fraud Conspiracies

Bangor, ME – In a shocking turn of events, a 30-year-old Orono man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in a wire and bank fraud conspiracy. Jason Robinson, a resident of Orono, Maine, was found guilty of stealing merchandise from major retailers in the state and selling it online, returning stolen goods for store credit, and defrauding federally insured financial institutions.

According to court records, Robinson conspired with others to steal merchandise from Walmart, Hannaford, and other stores in Maine, and sell it on eBay. He also returned stolen merchandise to Lowe’s and Home Depot in return for store credit, and deposited worthless checks into federally insured financial institutions, withdrawing the money before the checks bounced.

The investigation, which was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Maine State Police, the Bangor Police Department, and the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, uncovered a complex web of deceit and financial manipulation.

U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced the sentencing in U.S. District Court, where Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. imposed the 41-month prison sentence and 5 years of supervised release on Robinson. The court also ordered Robinson to pay over $13,000 in restitution to the victims of his crimes.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in white-collar crime, and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. As the investigation and sentencing demonstrate, law enforcement agencies are committed to bringing perpetrators of financial crimes to justice.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Ruge can be reached at (207) 945-0373 for further information on this case.

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