East Bay man sentenced to federal prison in $840,363 romance scam
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Barnabas Jime was sentenced to two years in state prison for his involvement in a significant romance scam, where he acted as the primary financier and facilitator. Along with his accomplices, he allegedly stole $840,363 from 120 victims by posing as romantic interests and employing various deceitful tactics. Jime created multiple bank accounts under false identities and withdrew money using ATMs in several locations. In his apology letter, he attributed his actions to the emotional impact of his father's death and expressed a desire for redemption through education and personal growth.
A man named Barnabas Jime was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a large-scale romance scam that defrauded 120 victims.
Prosecutors describe Jime as the 'money man' of the scam ring, involved in stealing over $840,000 using various deceptive tactics alongside co-conspirators.
Jime expressed remorse in an apology letter, linking his life decisions to the traumatic loss of his father, and seeks redemption through education.
Jime was identified after withdrawing money from ATMs using false identities, demonstrating the vulnerability of romance scam victims to well-executed deception.
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