According to Mesa Police, on Thursday, forty-four-year-old (44) Bryan Rogers was charged with two (2) counts of forgery for cashing fraudulent checks at a business in Mesa. On April 25th, Mr. Rogers cashed a check from the United States Food Service for $745.32 at the Casa De Cambio store near Mesa Drive and Southern Avenue. On April 27th, Mr. Rogers cashed a check from Stern Produce for $500 again at Casa De Cambio. Employees from Casa De Cambio told Police that Mr. Rogers frequently came into the store, and they did not suspect he was committing fraud. However, representatives from the U.S. Food Service and Stern Produce told Police that the checks Mr. Rogers cashed did not match the checks they issue and that Mr. Rogers has never worked for either company. Surveillance footage obtained from Casa De Cambio showed Mr. Rogers cashing the checks, and Mr. Rogers admitted to Police that he knew the checks were fraudulent. When Mr. Rogers was charged with this crime, he was already booked in county jail on separate charges for drug and credit-card fraud.
According to Arizona Revised Statute § 13-2002, “A person commits forgery if, with intent to defraud, the person: (1) Falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument; or (2) Knowingly possesses a forged instrument; or (3) Offers or presents, whether accepted or not, a forged instrument or one that contains false information.” Under Arizona law, forgery is a Class 4 Felony and includes penalties such as up to 3.75 years in prison, restitution, community service and probation.
If you have been charged with forgery, contact the white collar crime attorneys at Beauchamp Law Office P.C. for aggressive white collar criminal defense representation.
9/27/2010
A con-man has struck Mesa businesses at least six (6) times since June. The Mesa Police Department says a man has been calling local businesses and identifying himself as an employee of the company. The man then tells the business that his niece or nephew was driving from Texas to California and their car broke down. The man requests between sixty (60) and two hundred forty (240) dollars for a tow truck and promises to pay the money back the next day. Police say this method of fraud has been reported in Tempe, Gilbert, and Scottsdale. No information has been provided on the success of the con-man and his scheme.
How could one man swindle up to $50 billion in a mater of a few years? How could one man do this to his own family and friends? How did former Nasdaq chairman, Bernard Madoff, deceive an entire nation in a time of an economic recession?
Madoff, who has been charged with fraud, was known on Wall Street for his sense of humor and bubbly personality. What began as business venture to create an asset-management firm headed by sons, Andrew and Mark soon became one of the largest pyramid schemes known to man.
Madoff, gathered investors for his scheme by visiting country clubs and Jewish organization his parents and friends belonged too. What many considered to be a low risk investment left many bankrupt and hopeless.
The strategy of the fund was to purchase large cap stocks and increase those investments with related stock-option strategies. The combined investments could allegedly create a stable return.Although that was the original plan in 2005 things took a drastic turn for the worst when Madoff realized his business was failing. Instead of declaring bankruptcy, Madoff began using the money from new investors to pay off old clients.
The cycle continued as new investors believed their money was going into a fund but in reality was going to directly to the pockets of old clients. Although Madoff’s business was rapidly failing he continued to report steady growth. In a time of a failing economy many investors began wanting their money back, Madoff had no money to give.
His sons were informed by Madoff that the business had been a fraud. Sons Andrew and Mark had no choice but to inform authorities. Madoff’s case is still in progress, if found guilt could face life in prison. Madoff has also agreed to give up the rights to his investment business, his company’s prized artwork and entertainment tickets.On Thursday a guilty plea to all 11 counts he was charged with, including fraud, perjury, theft from an employee benefit plan, and two counts of international money laundering.
At Beauchamp Law Office P.C., we know that being a victim of fraud can leave you financially destitute and feeling betrayed. You may feel hopeless, wondering what can be done to recover your losses. At Beauchamp Law Office we are committed to helping innocent people victimized by fraud. By taking your case to court, we may be able to help you recover your losses. If you have been left bankrupt because of a person or company’s fraudulent practice call for a free case evaluation today!
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According to Mesa Police, on Thursday, forty-four-year-old (44) Bryan Rogers was charged with two (2) counts of forgery for cashing fraudulent checks at a business in Mesa. On April 25th, Mr. Rogers cashed a check from the United States Food Service for $745.32 at the Casa De Cambio store near Mesa Drive and Southern Avenue. On April 27th, Mr. Rogers cashed a check from Stern Produce for $500 again at Casa De Cambio. Employees from Casa De Cambio told Police that Mr. Rogers frequently came into the store, and they did not suspect he was committing fraud. However, representatives from the U.S. Food Service and Stern Produce told Police that the checks Mr. Rogers cashed did not match the checks they issue and that Mr. Rogers has never worked for either company. Surveillance footage obtained from Casa De Cambio showed Mr. Rogers cashing the checks, and Mr. Rogers admitted to Police that he knew the checks were fraudulent. When Mr. Rogers was charged with this crime, he was already booked in county jail on separate charges for drug and credit-card fraud.
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