Chicago Rap Promoter Steven Hayes Jr. Gets Probation in Massachusetts Fraud Case
Chicago-area rap promoter Steven Hayes Jr. received three years of probation for his involvement in a nationwide credit card fraud scheme that used stolen payment information to purchase luxury goods and services. Federal prosecutors requested four to six months in prison, but U.S. District Judge Mark G. Mastroianni instead ordered probation during an October 8 […] Chicago-area rap promoter Steven Hayes Jr. has been sentenced to three years probation for his involvement in a credit card fraud scheme that used stolen payment information to purchase luxury goods and services. Hayes pleaded guilty in May to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and was ordered to pay $2,728 in restitution and forfeiture, although prosecutors determined that he was responsible for $44,814 in losses connected to the scheme. The scheme involved five defendants, including Chicago rapper G Herbo and fellow rap promoter Antonio Strong. While Hayes avoided a prison term, he will remain under federal supervision for three years.
Published : 3 hours ago by Tahisha Charles in Entertainment
Chicago-area rap promoter Steven Hayes Jr. received three years of probation for his involvement in a nationwide credit card fraud scheme that used stolen payment information to purchase luxury goods ... [2319 symbols]
Topics: Fraud, Corruption
