Hammond, Indiana – Rico Prunty, 36, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, has been charged with conspiracy to commit identity theft, aggravated identity theft, and criminal violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.
Between July 2014 and May 2017, Prunty, an employee at an Arizona medical facility, accessed his employer’s patient medical intake forms, which contained patients’ individually identifiable health information, including patient names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical information.
He provided this information to his co-conspirators in Northwest Indiana, who then used it to open numerous credit card accounts or access existing credit card accounts without the knowledge, permission, or authority of these Arizona residents.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasized that an indictment is merely an allegation, and all persons are presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty in court.
If convicted, Prunty’s specific sentence will be determined by the judge after consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
This case was the result of an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Toi Denise Houston.
Rico Prunty, 36, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, has been charged with:
- Conspiracy to commit identity theft
- Aggravated identity theft
- Criminal violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
This case occurred between July 2014 and May 2017 in Arizona. The current status of the case is pending.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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