Romanian National Indicted For Federal Access Device Fraud

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DORU ADAMESC a/k/a Petru Golban (“ADAMESC”), age 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 fifteen years imprisonment, up to three years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100, as to each count.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant 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.