LOS ANGELES – A Fontana man has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for defrauding eight women and nine businesses, and laundering the proceeds of his scheme.
Ze’Shawn Stanley Campbell, 35, was sentenced by United States District Judge Mark C. Scarsi, who called Campbell’s conduct ‘shocking’ and lacking in contrition.
Campbell pleaded guilty in October 2022 to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
Between April 2014 and April 2020, Campbell convinced his victims that he was reliable by befriending them and starting romantic relationships. He lied to them about having millions of dollars and operating successful businesses, including McDonald’s franchises, a security company, and a chain of gyms in Texas.
Campbell also boosted his stature with the victims by falsely telling them he was a successful investor in real estate and Bitcoin, as well as claiming he had served as a Navy SEAL in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Once he convinced his victims of his bona fides, Campbell would induce them to provide money and property to him, claiming that he would use the victims’ money and property to support his businesses, fund investments, and pay medical bills. Instead, he used it to pay personal expenses and buy luxury items for himself.
Judge Scarsi found that the losses caused by Campbell’s conduct exceeded $550,000. A hearing will be held to determine the exact amount of restitution owed to the victims.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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