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Passport Fraud Lands Jamaican Native in Jail
BUFFALO, NY
A Jamaican native has been sentenced to time-served for committing passport fraud in Buffalo, New York. Christopher Brown, 30, was convicted of making a false statement in connection with an application for a United States Passport.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney MaryEllen Kresse, Brown submitted an application for a U.S. Passport with the United States Passport Agency in March 2012. However, the defendant falsely claimed that his name was Torey Khalif Murray and that he was born in Brooklyn, New York.
In reality, the investigation revealed that Brown’s real name is Christopher Brown, and he was born in Jamaica. This is not the first time Brown has been involved in a case of passport fraud.
The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation on the part of the United States Passport Agency, Diplomatic Security Service, under the direction of Buffalo, New York Resident Agent in Charge William P. Ferrari.
Brown was sentenced to six months time-served by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The sentence comes as a culmination of an investigation that spanned several years.
U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced the sentencing, stating that Brown’s actions were a serious offense that undermined the integrity of the passport process.
Brown’s conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty when applying for government documents. The case also highlights the work of federal investigators in protecting against passport fraud.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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