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In a shocking case of large-scale toll evasion, 11 defendants were charged in New York City for allegedly evading millions of dollars in tolls, parking, and traffic tickets. The defendants, who were arrested between May 19, 2026, and May 20, 2026, used fraudulently obtained temporary license plates to avoid paying fees, tolls, and parking traffic tickets. The scheme, which lasted over five years, deprived New York State and New York City of millions of dollars in revenue.
The defendants, including Felix DeJesus Jimenez and RAMON ELIGIO DEJESUS PERALTA, are expected to appear in court, with some being presented before U.S. Magistrate Judges in the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Southern District of Florida. The charges against them include wire fraud and access device fraud, which carry significant penalties.
According to U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, the defendants’ schemes deprived New York State and New York City of millions of dollars in revenue, with honest New Yorkers footing the bill. The FBI’s investigation found approximately $15 million in unpaid parking violations, tolls, and vehicle registrations.
The case highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting New Yorkers from fraud, waste, and abuse. As FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle stated, the defendants allegedly turned temporary tags into tools for evading accountability, allowing drivers to dodge tolls and lawful traffic penalties.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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