Ricardo Arcanjo Ramos, Access Device Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Mississippi 2024

Gulfport, MS - Access Device Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Ricardo Arcanjo Ramos, a 37-year-old illegal alien from Brazil, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for committing access device fraud and aggravated identity theft.

According to a federal indictment, in July, 2017, Ramos, along with another illegal alien, used skimmers and cameras placed on Automated Teller Machines at a credit union in Ocean Springs to obtain and use 15 or more account holders' unauthorized access devices to obtain money and fund transfers at two banks and a resort in Florida.

Ramos was also ordered to pay $25,087.50 in restitution to the victim. This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrea Jones.

U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Jere T. Miles, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans, announced the sentencing.

Ramos' actions demonstrate the serious consequences of committing identity theft and access device fraud. We will continue to work tirelessly to protect the citizens of Mississippi from these types of crimes.

The investigation and prosecution of this case sends a clear message that those who engage in these activities will be held accountable.

Ramos' sentence highlights the importance of protecting our financial institutions and the individuals who use them.

This case is a prime example of the type of cooperation and collaboration that is necessary to combat these types of crimes.

The defendant's background information includes:

• Defendant: Ricardo Arcanjo Ramos
• Criminal Charges: Access Device Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
• City and State: Gulfport, Mississippi
• Date: Not specified
• Sentence: 37 months in federal prison
• Restitution: $25,087.50

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/illegal-alien-sentenced-access-device-fraud-and-aggravated-identity-theft