Thursday, September 30, 2010

Philadelphia Resident Charged in Identity Theft Scheme

Shameerah Weaver was charged September 23, 2010, by indictment, with conspiracy to commit access device fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEFENDANT:

NAME,  ADDRESS, AGE
Shameerah Weaver, Philadelphia, PA,  26 years old

If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of 35 years’ imprisonment, including a two-year mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, three years of supervised release, a $3 million fine, a $1,200 special assessment, and full restitution.

The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Nancy E. Potts.

An Indictment or Information is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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