A ruthless identity thief has been brought to justice in Tampa, Florida. Selathiel Frazier, a 29-year-old woman from Pasco County, was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for wire fraud.
According to court documents, Frazier was part of a scheme to defraud the United States government by filing fraudulent tax returns and spending the ill-gotten tax refunds. During the investigation, law enforcement officers recovered thousands of names and social security numbers in ledgers and on various other records from her residence.
Additionally, the officers found more than $60,000 in cash, multiple cars, and other proceeds of the scheme at Frazier’s residence. The sheer scale of her operation suggests a sophisticated network of accomplices.
Frazier pleaded guilty to the charges on March 26, 2014. The court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $4,039,238.00, the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct. This staggering amount underscores the severity of Frazier’s crimes and the devastating impact on the victims.
The case was investigated by the Tampa Police Department, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Amanda L. Riedel and Sara C. Sweeney prosecuted the case.
The sentence handed down to Frazier serves as a warning to others who engage in similar crimes. The authorities will continue to crack down on identity thieves and those who exploit the system for personal gain.
The people of Florida can rest a little easier knowing that Selathiel Frazier will be behind bars for the next 8 years. But the question remains: how many other identity thieves are still out there, preying on innocent victims?
Defendant’s Details:
Defendant: Selathiel Frazier
Criminal Charges: Wire fraud
City and State: Tampa, Florida
Exact Date: March 26, 2014
Sentence or Outcome: 8 years in federal prison and a money judgment of $4,039,238.00
Dollar Amounts: $4,039,238.00, $60,000
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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