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New Yorker Pleads Not Guilty to Credit Card Scam in Vermont
The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Wen Ping Chen, 47, of Brooklyn, New York, pleaded not guilty today in United States District Court in Burlington to charges of credit card fraud.
The charges stem from an incident in August 2014, which resulted in the arrests in South Burlington of alleged co-conspirators Shao Qing Chen (no relation) and Kewang Lin.
According to the indictment, between about 2013 and August 22, 2014, Wen Ping Chen conspired with Shao Chen, Kewang Lin and others to commit credit card fraud.
As part of the conspiracy, the defendants would travel from New York to other states and use counterfeit credit cards to make purchases, primarily of gift cards. The merchandise acquired through the fraudulent purchases would then be resold on a black market.
Wen Ping Chen faces up to ten years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted. He is currently free on conditions pending trial, which has not been scheduled.
The case was investigated by the South Burlington Police Department, the United States Secret Service, and the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Chen is represented by Paul Brenner, and the prosecutor is Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregory Waples.
The United States Attorney emphasizes that the charges in the indictment are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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