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United States of America v. Frank Richard Nickens
Date: 07-25-2025
Case Number: 24-CR-211
Judge: Paul G. Byron
Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Orange County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office ub Orlando
Defendant's Attorney:
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Orlando, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud.
Arizona Man Sentenced For Hand Sanitizer Scheme During The COVID Pandemic
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron today sentenced Frank Richard Nickens (58, Arizona) to three years in federal prison for wire fraud. The court also ordered Nickens to forfeit $69,155 traceable to proceeds of the offense and to pay restitution to the victims. Nickens pleaded guilty on March 3, 2025.
According to court documents, in April 2020, at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Nickens falsely claimed that he was a commercial producer of hand sanitizer. After promising to produce tens of thousands of units of hand sanitizer, three companies sent Nickens money to acquire his product. In truth, Nickens had no ability to produce hand sanitizer and was using the opportunity of high demand to require up-front deposits of 50% for the product that he never intended to provide. Nickens was a resident of Ormond Beach, Florida when he committed the crime.
This case was investigated by Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael P. Felicetta.
Three years in federal prison. The court also ordered Nickens to forfeit $69,155 traceable to proceeds of the offense and to pay restitution to the victims.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Frank Richard Nickens?
The outcome was: Three years in federal prison. The court also ordered Nickens to forfeit $69,155 traceable to proceeds of the offense and to pay restitution to the victims.
Which court heard United States of America v. Frank Richard Nickens?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Orange County), FL. The presiding judge was Paul G. Byron.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Frank Richard Nickens?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office ub Orlando. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Orlando, Florida Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Frank Richard Nickens decided?
This case was decided on July 25, 2025.