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Suffolk Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
NORFOLK, Va. – Sheila Clark Lewis, 56, of Suffolk, Va., was sentenced to 65 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, and restitution in the amount of $99,875.97 for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
According to court documents, Lewis and her co-conspirator Shavika Thompson, acquired identity information of approximately 200 medical patients without authorization from Thompson’s employer, a telephone answering and messaging service that catered to doctors and medical service practices.
The duo used the information to establish numerous store credit card accounts in victims’ names at Kmart, Sears, and Kohl’s department stores. At various times between November 2012 and September 2013, they made purchases using the victims’ accounts.
Surveillance videos for the date, time, and locations of purchases show that Lewis and Thompson were together at the time of purchase in most instances.
Lewis pleaded guilty on September 2, 2014. Co-defendant Shavika Thompson pleaded guilty on September 4, 2014 and is currently scheduled to be sentenced on January 12, 2015.
This case was investigated by U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Assistant United States Attorney Randy Stoker prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.
Suffolk woman Sheila Clark Lewis is the latest to face the consequences of her actions in a string of high-profile identity theft cases. With her 65-month sentence, Lewis must now face the harsh reality of her crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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