Yonkers Man Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Impersonating An FBI Agent
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Ayman Rabadi pleaded guilty to wire fraud for impersonating an FBI agent to steal at least $180,000 from victims, facing up to 20 years in prison.
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Ayman Rabadi of Yonkers, New York, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for impersonating an FBI Special Agent between November 2010 and April 2013. During this period, he defrauded victims of at least $180,000 by promising federal assistance, culminating in his arrest after accepting a $10,000 down payment from an undercover agent. Rabadi faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $380,000, with sentencing scheduled for September 10, 2013.
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Ayman Rabadi, a 52-year-old man from Yonkers, New York, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in White Plains federal court before U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Karas. The charges stem from a scheme in which Rabadi impersonated a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to prey on susceptible victims. From November 2010 until his arrest on April 18, 2013, Rabadi obtained at least $180,000 and other things of value by falsely promising to provide various forms of federal assistance. His criminal activity culminated in his arrest after he accepted a $10,000 cash down payment from an undercover FBI agent posing as the niece of a victim. The money was intended as part of a $300,000 payment to secure the release of the victim's relatives from jail. Rabadi has an extensive criminal history, including a 2008 conviction in New Jersey for theft by deception involving similar impersonation tactics. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $380,000, with sentencing scheduled for September 10, 2013.
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- $300K $300,000 $100K–$1M
- $180K $180,000 $100K–$1M
- $75K $75,000 $10K–$100K
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- $10K $10,000 $10K–$100K
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- agency $10,000 in cash from undercover fbi agent on april 18, 2013
- person ayman rabadi
- agency fbi agent from november 2010 until april 18, 2013
- person Preet Bharara
- agency wire fraud in connection with impersonating an fbi special agent
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- Ayman Rabadi pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with impersonating an FBI Special Agent
- Ayman Rabadi impersonated FBI agent from November 2010 until April 18, 2013
- Ayman Rabadi obtained at least $180,000 from individuals through false promises of federal assistance
- Ayman Rabadi accepted $10,000 in cash from undercover FBI agent on April 18, 2013
- Ayman Rabadi was arrested April 18, 2013 after leaving Yonkers restaurant
- Ayman Rabadi was convicted of theft by deception in New Jersey in 2008
- Ayman Rabadi faces up to 20 years in prison and fine of up to $380,000
- Ayman Rabadi will be sentenced by Judge Kenneth M. Karas on September 10, 2013
- Preet Bharara announced guilty plea of Ayman Rabadi on May 21, 2013
- Ayman Rabadi requested $300,000 in exchange for obtaining release of victim's relatives from jail
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Press Release Yonkers Man Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Impersonating An FBI Agent Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that AYMAN RABADI, of Yonkers, New York, pleaded guilty to an Information charging him with wire fraud in connection with charges that he impersonated a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”). RABADI was charged in April 2013, and pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Karas. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Ayman Rabadi is a serial offender who has a track record of impersonating law enforcement officials for the purpose of preying on susceptible victims and stealing their money in exchange for empty promises. He will now be held to account for his crimes.” According to the Complaint and Information, and statements made at today’s plea proceeding in White Plains federal court: From November 2010 until his arrest on April 18, 2013, RABADI impersonated an FBI agent, and in doing so, obtained at least $180,000 and other things of value from individuals he promised that he could provide various forms of federal assistance. RABADI was arrested shortly after he accepted $10,000 in cash from an undercover agent of the FBI who was posing as the niece of one of his victims. The money was purportedly a down payment toward the $300,000 RABADI requested in exchange for obtaining the release of the victim’s relatives from jail. He was arrested immediately after leaving the Yonkers restaurant where the payment was made, and was in possession of the $10,000. RABADI has an extensive criminal history that includes a 2008 conviction in the state of New Jersey for the felony of theft by deception. In that case, he created the false impression that there were criminal charges pending against a victim, that RABADI was connected to law enforcement, and he could thwart the charges for $75,000. RABADI, 52, of Yonkers, NY, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud. He will face a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $380,000 when he is sentenced by Judge Karas on September 10, 2013. Mr. Bharara praised the work of the FBI in this investigation. The case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. Assistant United States Attorney Elliott B. Jacobson is in charge of the prosecution. Updated May 13, 2015 Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 13-183
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Press Release Yonkers Man Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Impersonating An FBI Agent Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that AYMAN RABADI, of Yonkers, New York, pleaded guilty to an Information charging him with wire fraud in connection with charges that he impersonated a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”). RABADI was charged in April 2013, and pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Karas. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Ayman Rabadi is a serial offender who has a track record of impersonating law enforcement officials for the purpose of preying on susceptible victims and stealing their money in exchange for empty promises. He will now be held to account for his crimes.” According to the Complaint and Information, and statements made at today’s plea proceeding in White Plains federal court: From November 2010 until his arrest on April 18, 2013, RABADI impersonated an FBI agent, and in doing so, obtained at least $180,000 and other things of value from individuals he promised that he could provide various forms of federal assistance. RABADI was arrested shortly after he accepted $10,000 in cash from an undercover agent of the FBI who was posing as the niece of one of his victims. The money was purportedly a down payment toward the $300,000 RABADI requested in exchange for obtaining the release of the victim’s relatives from jail. He was arrested immediately after leaving the Yonkers restaurant where the payment was made, and was in possession of the $10,000. RABADI has an extensive criminal history that includes a 2008 conviction in the state of New Jersey for the felony of theft by deception. In that case, he created the false impression that there were criminal charges pending against a victim, that RABADI was connected to law enforcement, and he could thwart the charges for $75,000. RABADI, 52, of Yonkers, NY, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud. He will face a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $380,000 when he is sentenced by Judge Karas on September 10, 2013. Mr. Bharara praised the work of the FBI in this investigation. The case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. Assistant United States Attorney Elliott B. Jacobson is in charge of the prosecution. Updated May 13, 2015 Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 13-183