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Feds Bust Irvine Man for Swindling Over $1 Million from 10 Victims
LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 – In a shocking case of online deception, federal authorities have arrested an Irvine resident on charges of defrauding at least 10 victims out of over $1 million.
Ze’Shawn Stanley Campbell, 33, was taken into custody at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport after arriving on an international flight. Campbell was ordered detained during his first court appearance on Monday in federal court in Fort Worth and will be transported to Los Angeles for arraignment and a detention hearing.
According to the indictment, Campbell allegedly defrauded his victims by lying about his wealth, business ownership, investment success, and military service. He convinced the victims he was wealthy and reliable, then asked for money, including loans to support his businesses and pay medical bills. However, the indictment alleges Campbell used the funds to support his luxury lifestyle.
When some victims refused to give or stopped giving him money, Campbell applied for loans and credit cards in their names without their knowledge and failed to pay off those loans and credit card balances.
The indictment charges Campbell with five counts of wire fraud, one count of money laundering, two counts of bank fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft. The wire fraud and bank fraud charges carry a 30-year statutory maximum sentence, money laundering carries a 10-year sentence, and aggravated identity theft carries a mandatory, consecutive sentence of two years.
This case is being investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Poonam G. Kumar of the Major Frauds Section.
Defendant: Ze’Shawn Stanley Campbell
Criminal Charges: Five counts of wire fraud, one count of money laundering, two counts of bank fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft
City and State: Los Angeles, California
Date: March 5, 2024
Sentence: Detained and awaiting arraignment and detention hearing
Dollar Amount: Over $1 million
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Cybercrime|White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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