Fraudsters Secured Funds on 80 auto loans, totaling approximately $2.7M in attempted fraud, and actually obtained about $1.7M
Atlanta, GA – 16 August 2019 – Michael Miller, 58, of Sandy Springs, GA and Melvin Goode Wentt of Brooklyn, NY as well as two co-defendants spread out from California to the United Kingdom, have been sentenced for their roles in an auto loan fraud conspiracy with over 80 fraudulently obtained auto loans, and $1.7 million in bank and credit union losses. Four of the co-defendants previously pleaded guilty, and another recently sentenced, while one defendant is waiting extradition from the United Kingdom.
Fictitious Auto Fraud Ring Sentenced for $1.7M in Credit Union and Bank Losses – Fictitious Auto Fraud Ring Sentenced for $1.7M in Credit Union and Bank Losses – Fictitious Auto Fraud Ring Sentenced for $1.7M in Credit Union and Bank Losses
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