Andy Phouphayry, Bank Fraud, Nevada 2023

Bank Fraud Lands Las Vegas Man in Prison

Las Vegas resident Andy Phouphayry, who orchestrated a brazen scheme to steal debit and credit cards and checks, was sentenced to 43 months in prison for bank fraud.

Crimes Exposed:

Phouphayry, in a twisted game of cat and mouse, stole debit or credit cards or checks from the mail, fraudulently obtained pin numbers for the debit and credit cards, and even stole victims’ checks and altered them to be deposited into other victims’ bank accounts.

As part of the scheme, Phouphayry deposited a stolen check into a victim’s bank account, then used a debit card in the victim’s name to withdraw cash from the account.

Law Enforcement Takes Down Phouphayry:

On March 8, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Phouphayry’s hotel room, uncovering stolen mail, including checks totaling more than $150,000.

As a result of Phouphayry’s scheme, he stole mail from more than 10 victims, causing at least $20,256.02 in loss to the bank.

Sentence and Restitution:

Phouphayry pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $22,473.12 in addition to serving 43 months in prison.

United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada announced the sentencing, with the United States Postal Service leading the investigation and Assistant United States Attorney Edward Veronda handling the prosecution.