COVID Fraud Case: O.C. Man Sentenced for Deceiving Companies Over Protective Gloves
Saturday, 24 August 2024, 04:00
The COVID Fraud Scheme
An Orange County man faced justice after a fraudulent scheme exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic. Christopher John Badsey, 63, falsely promised millions of boxes of protective gloves. In June and July 2020, he made contracts with three companies, requiring upfront deposits of around $1 million each.
Deceptive Practices and Financial Fraud
- Badsey's company, First Defense International Security Services Corp., persuaded firms to wire around $3.2 million.
- Though he promised delivery, the gloves never existed.
- He created elaborate excuses for the non-delivery, deceiving his clients.
Sentencing and Repercussions
After pleading guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud, Badsey was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison. Additionally, he was ordered to pay nearly $2 million in restitution.
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