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United States of America v. Clinton Wells
Date: 02-28-2025
Case Number: 24-MJ-230
Judge: Unknown
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Oregon (Multnomah County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Portland
Defendant's Attorney:
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Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
Between March 2019 and April 2022, Clinton Wells knowingly and intentionally used personal identification and bank account information to steal the victim's life savings. On March 13, 2019, while working for a national tax preparation company, Wells met the victim and gained access to their personal and financial information. The following day, Wells began transferring money from the victim's bank account into his own.
In April 2019, Wells created a user profile through the victim's online banking system. With this access, Wells completed more than 1,100 transactions including electronic money transfers and online purchases. Wells used the money to fund extravagant trips, personal expenses and online purchases. Wells' theft went undetected until the victim passed away and family found unopened bank statements showing the unauthorized transactions.
On February 13, 2024, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a six-count indictment charging Wells with bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
On October 30, 2024, Wells pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
Portland, Oregon criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
Between March 2019 and April 2022, Clinton Wells knowingly and intentionally used personal identification and bank account information to steal the victim's life savings. On March 13, 2019, while working for a national tax preparation company, Wells met the victim and gained access to their personal and financial information. The following day, Wells began transferring money from the victim's bank account into his own.
In April 2019, Wells created a user profile through the victim's online banking system. With this access, Wells completed more than 1,100 transactions including electronic money transfers and online purchases. Wells used the money to fund extravagant trips, personal expenses and online purchases. Wells' theft went undetected until the victim passed away and family found unopened bank statements showing the unauthorized transactions.
On February 13, 2024, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a six-count indictment charging Wells with bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
On October 30, 2024, Wells pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Clinton Wells?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Clinton Wells?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Oregon (Multnomah County), OR. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Clinton Wells?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Portland. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Portland, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Clinton Wells decided?
This case was decided on February 28, 2025.