Tamara Ward, Possession of an Unlawful Authentication Feature, New York 2016

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Tamara Ward, a 39-year-old Buffalo resident, has pleaded guilty to possession of an unlawful authentication feature of the United States, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $200,000 fine.

Ward, who applied for two separate automobile loans and provided false information on each application, falsely represented that she was employed by the Internal Revenue Service, earning an annual salary of $50,000. However, she has never been employed by the IRS.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell T. Ippolito, Jr., who is handling the case, the defendant's actions were part of a scheme to obtain fraudulent loans. In a related civil forfeiture proceeding, Ward agreed to forfeit any interest she had in the proceeds of the sale of one of the automobiles she fraudulently purchased.

In addition to the forfeiture, Ward also agreed to make restitution in the amount of $1,460.15 for the second automobile. The plea is the culmination of an investigation by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), Office of Investigations, under the supervision of Special Agent in Charge, Robert E. O'Malley.

Sentencing is scheduled for July 29, 2016, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of honest and accurate information in financial transactions.

Tamara Ward's real full name or legal entity name is Tamara Ward. The exact criminal charges against her are possession of an unlawful authentication feature of the United States. The city and state where the crime was committed are Buffalo, New York. The exact date of the plea was not specified in the source, but sentencing is scheduled for July 29, 2016. The sentence or outcome for Tamara Ward is pending sentencing, but she faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $200,000 fine. The dollar amount applicable in this case is $200,000.

The defendant, Tamara Ward, is a 39-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York. The exact criminal charges against her are possession of an unlawful authentication feature of the United States. The city and state where the crime was committed are Buffalo, New York. The exact date of the plea was not specified in the source, but sentencing is scheduled for July 29, 2016. The sentence or outcome for Tamara Ward is pending sentencing, but she faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $200,000 fine. The dollar amount applicable in this case is $200,000 and $1,460.15 for restitution.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-submitting-fraudulent-loan-documents