Fraud
Fraud, forgery, identity theft and financial crime charges.
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Understanding Fraud
Identity Theft
Allegations of using another person's personal identifying information — such as their Social Security number, date of birth, or financial account — without their consent, typically to obtain money or credit.
Max penalty: Up to 20 years in prison and/or $100,000 fine (eight or more victims, or a loss over $35,000); up to 10 years and/or $20,000 (four to seven victims, or a loss over $2,500); up to 5 years and/or $10,000 (two or three victims, or a loss over $500)Minn. Stat. § 609.527
Forgery
Allegations of making, altering, or using a false document — such as a check, ID, or contract — with intent to defraud.
Max penalty: Up to 10 years in prison and/or $20,000 fineMinn. Stat. § 609.625
Financial Transaction Card Fraud
Allegations of using a credit or debit card without authorization, or using a fraudulently obtained card to obtain money or property.
Max penalty: Up to 20 years in prison and/or $100,000 fine (value over $35,000); up to 10 years in prison and/or $20,000 (value over $2,500); up to 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 (value over $250, or $250 or less with a qualifying prior); up to 3 years in prison and/or $5,000 (selling or transferring cards, or possessing two or more unauthorized cards); up to 364 days in jail and/or $3,000 (gross misdemeanor, value $250 or less)Minn. Stat. § 609.821
Theft by Swindle
Allegations of obtaining money or property by deliberate deception or misrepresentation.
Max penalty: Up to 20 years in prison and/or $100,000 fine (value over $35,000, or a firearm); up to 10 years and/or $20,000 (value over $5,000); up to 5 years and/or $10,000 (value over $1,000)Minn. Stat. § 609.52
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Recent Fraud Filings
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