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Romanian Men Indicted For Access Device Fraud

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Dissent

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ANDREI FAGARAS (“FAGARAS”), age 35, and TAMAS KOLOZSVARI (“KOLOZSVARI “), age 30, Romanian nationals, were indicted on January 31, 2025 on three counts of access device fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029(a)(4).

According to court documents, on November 13, 2024 and November 14,2024, FAGARAS and KOLOZSVARI possessed device-making equipment, namely credit/debit card skimmers, at three locations in the Eastern District of Louisiana.

If convicted, FAGARAS and KOLOZSVARI face up to fifteen years imprisonment, up to three years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100, as to each count.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case was investigated by Special Agents of the United States Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General;  the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office; the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office; and the New Orleans Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Christine M. Calogero of the General Crimes Unit is handling the prosecution.

Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

Category: Skimmers

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