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Titusville Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Aggravated Identity Theft, Bank Fraud
Jacksonville, Florida – A 34-year-old Titusville man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and violating his federal supervision in a separate case.
Carmel Linot (34, Titusville) was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis after pleading guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft on February 26, 2024. At the time of sentencing, Linot was on federal supervised release in the Middle District of Florida for aggravated identity theft.
Linot was arrested on June 12, 2023, and the court ordered him detained on the federal supervised release case and the new indictment involving bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
According to the plea agreement and public records, Linot obtained the Social Security number (SSN) of a minor victim and used it to open a bank account under a false identity at a credit union. He then obtained a credit card from the credit union using the victim’s SSN and subsequently used the credit card to commit fraud.
The case was investigated by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Secret Service – Jacksonville Field Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein.
Linot is also ordered to pay restitution to the victim he defrauded. The court’s decision sends a clear message that identity theft and bank fraud will not be tolerated in our community.
This case is a stark reminder that individuals who abuse the trust of others for personal gain will face severe consequences. The public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The U.S. Department of Justice is committed to protecting the public and holding accountable those who engage in these types of crimes.
A full copy of the indictment can be obtained from the public records office of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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