United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Doru Adamesc, aKa Petru Golban, 32, a national of Romania, was indicted on September 26, 2024, with four counts of access device fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029(e)(8).
According to court documents, between May 19, 2024, and May 20, 2024, Adamesc possessed scanning receivers capable of recording electronic device data at four locations in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
If convicted, Adamesc faces up to 15 years’ imprisonment, up to three years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100 for each count.
U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the defendant’s guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case was investigated by the United States Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General; the United States Secret Service; the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office; the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office; the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office; and the New Orleans Police Department.
Assistant United States Attorney Maria M. Carboni of the Financial Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
