Austin, Texas man Tofyk Ali Oro has admitted to shipping 55 credit cards and device equipment to Charleston, West Virginia in an attempt to defraud individuals whose accounts were linked to those cards.
According to a plea agreement reached in federal court, Oro shipped the credit cards and device equipment from Austin, Texas to Charleston, West Virginia on November 30, 2018.
The United States Secret Service and United States Postal Inspection Service investigated the case and discovered Oro’s plan to counterfeit credit cards.
Oro’s guilty plea to illegal possession, production, or trafficking of device-making equipment comes with a possible sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
Oro will face sentencing on October 21, 2019. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Arthur handled the prosecution in the case.
“Great work by federal law enforcement to thwart Oro’s plan,” said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. “Their work has prevented the victimization of many West Virginians.”
Oro’s plea hearing was held before United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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