Former Jacksonville Bank Employee Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Jacksonville, Florida - Lexus Inez Lewis (30, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Lewis faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the wire fraud offense, and a consecutive mandatory minimum penalty of two years for the aggravated identity theft. No sentencing date has been set. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

According to the plea agreement, in 2022, Lewis obtained employment at Citibank in its fraud department by using another person's identity. From approximately November 2022 through April 2023, Lewis used her position to obtain customers' credit card numbers, which she would then fraudulently use to purchase items such as jewelry or furniture, pay for her own living expenses or travel, or pay other individuals' rent in exchange for a cash payment. When ultimately confronted by law enforcement, Lewis admitted to her conduct.

Lewis agreed to forfeit $463,619, the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct.

This case was investigated by the United States Secret Service. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David B. Mesrobian and Kevin C. Frein. The forfeiture is being handled by Suzanne Nebesky.