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United States v. D.S

Charge: Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Southern District of Florida (Miami)
2005
federal
Worst Case Scenario:
20 Years imprisonment
Actual Results:
4 months imprisonment followed by 3 years supervised release

Arrested For:

Participated as a straw buyer in a mortgage fraud scheme involving a property in Miami Beach, Florida

What Was Done:

In July 2005, an individual participated as a straw buyer in a mortgage fraud scheme involving a property in Miami Beach, Florida. Loan applications submitted on their behalf contained materially false information regarding assets, employment, and intentions to occupy the property. The individual did not provide a down payment or intend to live in the property but received payment for their involvement. The scheme resulted in the lender incurring significant losses, with fraud damages exceeding $400,000.

Unique Approach:

Successfully negotiated minimal sentence in complex mortgage fraud case involving substantial financial losses and federal wire transfers across state lines.

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