Two men are facing credit card fraud charges in Riverside County after being accused of using fraudulent credit cards at four casinos, the Orange County Register reported.
The men, ages 42 and 27, were arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of fraud and burglary. Both are on parole and one is reportedly a previously deported felon. They were both being held in Indio Jail. Both men were allegedly recorded withdrawing large amounts of cash at a Rancho Mirage Casino after authorities arrived in response to a call from Nordstrom Visa. Authorities say they were arrested trying to make a cash withdraw at an Indio casino and are believed to have attempted to use the credit cards at two other casinos.
ATMs and the Internet have led to a host of fraud, identity theft, credit card theft and Internet fraud charges in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. These are often complex criminal cases and should always be handled by a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer experienced with handling financial crimes and criminal cases in federal court.
Police say the men were using cards with their names printed on them and fake account information. Police reportedly found equipment used to make counterfeit cards, along with fake identification, in a search of one of the defendant's houses in San Juan Capistrano.
An experienced defense lawyer may also challenge the legality of such a search. In cases where illegal search and seizure can be proven to have resulted in the collection of evidence, such evidence is frequently thrown out of court. In such cases, a reduction or dismissal of the charges often results.
If you are facing charges of fraud or computer crime in L.A., contact the Law Offices of Rodriguez, Lewis & Kahn for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.
