Exeter Fraudster Sentenced For Another Scheme: Feds

PROVIDENCE, RI — An Exeter man conspired to commit bank fraud while he was on supervised release for a check fraud case, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Edmilson Rodrigues, 27, was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and possessing ammunition as a felon, and an additional year to be served consecutively for violations of supervised release, for a total of four years and 10 months, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a media release.

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Rodrigues pleaded guilty to the charges in December, according to the release.

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“Rodrigues’ decision to engage in yet another check fraud scheme while on supervised released reflects a blatant disregard for the law and for the victims he chose to exploit,” U.S. Attorney Charles C. Calenda said in the release.

“This office will not hesitate to hold accountable those who repeatedly prey on others for personal gain and we will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to protect the public,” Calenda said.

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Rodrigues engaged in a "multi-year scheme involving stealing mail and generating counterfeit checks," according to the release.

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"Initially participating in depositing fraudulent checks and withdrawing funds, he later recruited others to do the same, exposing them to potential criminal liability and causing financial harm," the release said.

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