TOLEDO, OH — Toledo native Jermain R. Stevenson, 22, has been slammed with serious charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to Steven M. Dettelbach, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
The accused is said to have siphoned off personal identification information from credit-card holders, using it to purchase goods and services, which were then delivered to locations across Toledo. The scheme spanned from October 2010 to January 2012, amassing at least $62,000 worth of fraudulent transactions.
Should the charges stick, Stevenson could be staring down a sentence determined by a court review of his prior criminal history, his role in this offense, and the nature of the violation. Regardless, any sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum, which is often less than that maximum.
The FBI Cleveland office is leading the investigation into this case, with Assistant United States Attorney Joseph R. Wilson handling the prosecution.
It’s important to note that an information filed in court is merely a charge and does not prove guilt. Stevenson retains his right to a fair trial where the government must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the lengths some will go to for quick riches, even at the expense of innocent individuals’ financial security.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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