New Orleans, LA – Romanian national Andrei Fagaras, aged 35, has been found guilty of access device fraud for installing credit/debit card skimmers at several retail locations in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Fagaras and two accomplices were caught on November 13 and 14, 2024, with sophisticated equipment used to compromise point-of-sale machines. The charges stem from a three-count indictment under 18 U.S.C. §1029(a)(4).
The defendant could face a sentence of up to fifteen years in prison, along with fines totaling $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release after serving any term. Additionally, Fagaras is subject to a mandatory special assessment fee of $100 per count.
This case is an operation under the Department of Justice’s Operation Take Back America, aiming to dismantle transnational criminal organizations and protect communities from violent crime. The initiative involves resources from various task forces within the DOJ, including Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson commended the efforts of the United States Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General; Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office; St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office; and the New Orleans Police Department in apprehending Fagaras. Assistant United States Attorney Christine M. Calogero is handling the prosecution.
Fagaras’ conviction sends a stern message to would-be criminals that Louisiana will not tolerate financial fraud or cybercrime, ensuring justice for those affected by such heinous acts.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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