Man Faces up to 30 years in Prison for Bank Fraud in Maine

A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in Maine.

Facing Up to 30 Years in Prison and a Large Fine

Richard Harris from Florida is facing a maximum term of 30 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and five years of supervised release when sentenced.

Broke into Vehicle to Stole Purses and Wallets with Driver’s Licenses and Check Books

Harris “and a coconspirator, Paul Logugune, broke into unattended vehicles to steal purses and wallets to obtain driver’s licenses and checkbooks,” according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

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Checks Forged and Made Payable Using Names of Victims

The two men used the stolen checkbooks to forge checks payable to names on the stolen licenses.

Forged Checks Cashed Using Stolen Licenses and Impersonation

They recruited people to use the stolen licenses, impersonate the victims and cash the forged checks at several credit unions in Cumberland County, Maine.

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Coconspirator Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison

Logugune was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to the charges. Harris will be sentenced at a later date.

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Fraud Investigation Led by the FBI

The lead investigators in the case were agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.