PHILADELPHIA, PA — Alpha Omega Mayhue, a 39-year-old Philadelphia resident and former U.S. Army serviceman, has been indicted this week on multiple counts of identity theft, misuse of Social Security numbers, false statements, and cyberstalking, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero.
The indictment alleges that from February 2018 to March 2021, Mayhue conspired with co-conspirators to steal and misuse the personal information of his former military colleagues. The alleged scheme was reportedly driven by past grievances Mayhue held against these individuals from their time in service together.
Mayhue is accused of using the stolen identities to conduct unauthorized transactions with various financial institutions, the Federal Trade Commission, and other entities. He is also charged with cyberstalking one of his victims, making false claims of surveillance and issuing sexual threats.
If convicted of all charges, Mayhue could face a maximum sentence of 164 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and financial penalties exceeding $9 million.
The case was investigated by the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Company Office of Inspector General (FDIC-OIG). Assistant United States Attorney Josh A. Davison is prosecuting the case.
As always, it’s crucial to remember that an indictment is merely an accusation. Every defendant, including Mayhue, is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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