Xiu Fang Zhang, a 21-year-old woman from New York, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit credit card fraud in Maine. The crime was committed between January 3 and January 6, 2015, when Zhang and others used counterfeit credit cards to make purchases at retail stores and pharmacies in Maine.
According to evidence introduced at the plea hearing, Zhang used counterfeit credit cards to purchase over $7,500 worth of items from Lowes, Home Depot, Bon-Ton, Rite Aid, and Sears. She was paid by a co-conspirator for each fraudulent purchase.
Zhang faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. She will be sentenced after completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Secret Service and the Auburn and South Portland Police Departments.
As a result of Zhang’s guilty plea, she has been charged with conspiracy to commit credit card fraud. This charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Zhang’s case is a reminder of the importance of protecting ourselves from credit card fraud. By using counterfeit credit cards, Zhang and her co-conspirators were able to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting merchants. This type of crime can have serious consequences for both the victims and the perpetrators.
Michael J. Conley, Assistant United States Attorney, can be contacted for further information. His contact details are as follows: (207) 780-3257.
This article is a result of a press release by the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Maine. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael J. Conley.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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