Ex-FBI agent lured $ 800 thousand from a Texas resident, intimidating her with a fake trial

According to prosecutors, the former FBI agent stole $ 800 from a woman by arranging phone calls with a fake judge and convincing her that she was on a "secret probation period," writes Business Insider.

Photo: Shutterstock

A retired FBI agent stole $ 800 from a woman, convincing her that she was on a "secret probationary period" and must comply or risk losing her children in a multi-year fraud scheme.

In November 2015—a month after he retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation—62-year-old William Roy Stone Jr. convinced a woman that she was on "secret probation" under the orders of a fictitious "Judge Anderson" for crimes drug related. This was reported by the Law Office of the Northern District of Texas.

The prosecutor's office did not name the victim in the case, but said it was a woman from the small Texas town of Granbury.

According to prosecutors, Stone told the woman that the fake judge had appointed him her "mentor" in order to "control" her. He allegedly told his victim that she must disclose to him all her activities and assets, and must pay him his travel expenses and other fees he incurred while watching her.

On the subject: How to Recognize Immigration Fraud and Protect Yourself: USCIS Recommendations

He also told her not to tell anyone about her "secret probation" or she risked ending up in jail and losing custody of her children, according to court documents.

Prosecutors allege that under this scheme, Stone lied to a woman that he could track records from her cell phones and that he discussed her case with a psychiatrist. He also arranged fake three-way telephone conversations between himself, his victim and the fake judge, prosecutors say.

Stone told his victim that he would try to interrupt her probation if she accepted his offer to marry her.

Stone was charged with seven counts of electronic fraud, one count of conspiracy with electronic fraud, one count of falsely impersonating a federal employee, and one count of monetary transactions with property obtained as a result of illegal activities, and one count of making false statements related to the law.

The defendant allegedly used the money to buy cars, including a Mercedes Benz, and a new home.

You may be interested in: top New York news, stories of our immigrants and helpful tips about life in the Big Apple - read it all on ForumDaily New York.

Stone pleaded not guilty.

"Mr. Stone denies all allegations," said Dallas attorney Gregg Gallian. “He has maintained his innocence and looks forward to revealing the truth of these erroneous allegations in the courtroom.”

Stone could face up to 178 years in prison if convicted, according to the Justice Department.

Read also on ForumDaily:

USCIS has problems collecting biometrics: why is it beneficial for immigrants

What items and products are prohibited from importing into the USA: official list and requirements

Asset or money: what is cryptocurrency and how safe is it

A criminal group with the participation of Russians turned a scam in the United States for millions of dollars

Do you want more important and interesting news about life in the USA and immigration to America? — support us donate! Also subscribe to our page Facebook. Select the “Priority in display” option and read us first. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our РєР ° РЅР ° Р »РІ Telegram  and Instagram- there is a lot of interesting things there. And join thousands of readers ForumDaily New York — there you will find a lot of interesting and positive information about life in the metropolis.