In April, they were found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and multiple counts of mail fraud, leading to their lengthy prison sentences.
Mario Castro, 55, of Las Vegas, received a 20-year prison sentence, while Miguel Castro, 58, of Las Vegas, got over 19 years, and Jose Luis Mendez, 49, of Henderson, was sentenced to 14 years, all facing lengthy prison terms. (Photo: Google)
Three individuals from Nevada have been handed lengthy prison sentences for orchestrating a prize-notification scheme that defrauded elderly and vulnerable victims, amassing over $10 million in ill-gotten gains over an eight-year period.
According to an article published by AP News, three Nevada men have been sentenced to lengthy prison sentences for running a prize-notification scheme that scammed elderly and vulnerable victims out of more than $10 million over eight years.
These lengthy prison sentences reflect the severity of their crimes and serve as a warning to potential offenders that such fraudulent activities will not go unpunished. Mario Castro, 55, of Las Vegas, received a 20-year lengthy prison sentence, Miguel Castro, 58, of Las Vegas, got over 19 years, and Jose Luis Mendez, 49, of Henderson, was sentenced to 14 years with a lengthy prison sentences.
They were found guilty in April of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and multiple counts of mail fraud, resulting in their lengthy prison sentences.
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The scheme involved sending fake prize notices from seemingly legitimate corporate organizations like Imperial Award Services, Assets Unlimited, and others.
According to an article published by News Channel, victims were enticed to pay around $25 to claim a large cash prize, but they received nothing in return and were inundated with more fraudulent notices. The operation continued from 2010 to February 2018 until it was shut down by the Justice Department after cease-and-desist orders and search warrants, resulting in lengthy prison sentences.
The attorneys for the convicted men claim their clients are innocent and plan to appeal their convictions and lengthy prison sentences. Additionally, several other individuals from the Las Vegas area had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in connection with this case, resulting in their lengthy prison sentences.
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