Tarik Jean-Jourdian, a 25-year-old from Hallandale, Florida, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a brazen identity theft scheme that left a victim reeling.
According to court documents, Jean-Jourdian used the PNC Bank account of a victim to withdraw a total of $2,800 from various ATMs between April 15 and May 15, 2015. The scheme was uncovered after an analysis of ATM video footage revealed that the account was accessed on at least six different occasions.
On February 8, 2016, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Jean-Jourdian’s Hallandale residence and vehicle. During the search, agents seized numerous handwritten and typed pieces of paper containing the personal identifying information (PII) of other individuals, including names, dates of birth and social security numbers.
In total, there were approximately 200 pieces of distinct PII found in the defendant’s vehicle. Law enforcement spoke with the individual whose name, date of birth, and social security number were used to open the PNC Bank account, and confirmed that they did not authorize Jean-Jourdian to be in possession of the PII.
Tarik Jean-Jourdian, 25, previously pled guilty to one count of use of one or more unauthorized access devices to obtain anything of value aggregating $1,000 or more, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029(a)(2), and one count of aggravated identity theft, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1028A(a)(1).
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Joshua S. Rothstein and Breezye Telfair. United States Attorney Benjamin G. Greenberg commended the investigative efforts of DOL-OIG, which led to the successful prosecution of Jean-Jourdian.
Jean-Jourdian’s sentence is a stark reminder of the serious consequences of identity theft. The case serves as a warning to would-be thieves that the authorities are vigilant and will pursue those who seek to exploit the personal information of others.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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