A Sacramento man has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for using stolen credit card numbers to buy gift cards worth nearly $1 million.
Sacramento, Calif. — Steven Raymon Waller, 46, of Sacramento, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to 39 months in prison for access device fraud.
Between November 2017 and March 2019, Waller used stolen credit card numbers to buy at least $927,000 worth of gift cards from a national retailer.
According to court documents, Waller’s scheme was uncovered after an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas M. Fogg prosecuted the case, which resulted in a significant blow to Waller’s financial crimes operation.
The court also ordered Waller to serve three years of supervised release and to pay $927,000 in restitution to the retailer.
Waller’s sentence is a testament to the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat financial crimes and protect consumers from identity theft.
Steven Raymon Waller, a 46-year-old Sacramento resident, was charged with access device fraud, a crime that carries severe penalties.
The case highlights the importance of vigilance in preventing and responding to financial crimes.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s investigation into the matter has helped to bring Waller to justice and has sent a strong message to those who engage in similar activities.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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