Credit Card Fraud From a Tempe AZ Business Man
A Tempe restaurant owner is facing some serious charges after using stolen credit cards to purchase goods and services. According to this report from the Arizona Republic Andrew Paparella Jr. was arrested after trying to purchase and redeem gift certificates at a local masseuse using stolen credit cards. Some quick thinking from staff there helped police crack this interesting case.
Paparella owns the Citrus Café in Chandler. It turns out he was using the credit card numbers of his café patrons to make money and relax on their dime. Aside from getting massages, Paparella was buying expensive equipment and selling much of it on ebay.
It’s not clear exactly what charges he will face but the article states $5,000 is a “conservative estimate” of the value of his fraudulent acts. If this is the case, he will definitely be facing felony charges and a potential prison sentence.
According to Arizona fraud laws, if the value of the fraud is greater than $1,000 or more you can face felony charges and up to 1 ½ years in prison. For each card that Mr. Paparella stole and used, he could face a separate charge. These offenses could quickly add up to some serious prison time.
Fraud charges and similar thefts aren’t always committed by white collar folks, despite the term “white collar crime”. These offenses are considered very serious in the Arizona criminal courts and are sentenced accordingly by Arizona judges.
Facing a fraud or theft charge will likely cause a lot of stress in the defendant’s life as he comes to grip with the potential outcome. If you or someone you know is facing charges like these, the skills of an experienced attorney could be an asset. Call me to discuss your case today.
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