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 The judge also ordered the man to pay restitution to the victims in the amount of $240,133. - Photo for illustration purposes only - |
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Published on Monday, August 23, 2021
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a man surnamed Redd, 65, from Pennsylvania, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sylvia H. Rambo to 58 months imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release for mail fraud and money laundering offenses. According to Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, Redd participated in a criminal conspiracy to obtain money from victims through fraudulent misrepresentations and then have the proceeds transferred to multiple co-conspirators located in Jamaica, Costa Rica, and throughout the United States. Judge Rambo also ordered Redd to pay restitution to the victims in the amount of $240,133. Redd recruited other individuals to participate in the scheme. The investigation in this case identified at least 29 victims of the conspiracy, the U.S. Department of Justice said in its statement. Although Costa Rica is seen as a laid back country, taking advantage of people is not tolerated in the country. Last week, a Guatemalan citizen was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for transporting cocaine from Costa Rica. ------------- What have you heard about expats sentenced in the U.S. for committing crimes in Costa Rica? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com             
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