Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced today the sentencing of Mario Martinez Smiley of Fort Worth, Texas, in connection with a multi-state fraud aimed at a Mississippi business. Smiley pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and was sentenced on August 27 to 21 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Smiley was also required to pay $120,747.28 in restitution to Ally Motors Insurance and Mac Haik Ford.
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office investigated the matter in collaboration with the United States Secret Service, the Jackson Police Department, the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, and the Cooke County Sheriff’s Department. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi prosecuted the case.
“My office is committed to holding those who defraud businesses in our State accountable,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “Financial schemes like this are not victimless crimes, they hurt hardworking individuals. I am proud to work with partners from across the country to ensure that justice was served for this Mississippi business.”
The Cyber Fraud Task Force, a joint project of the Attorney General’s Office and the United States Secret Service, headed the investigation. Since its inception, the Task Force has played an important role in protecting Mississippi businesses and consumers. It played a significant role in helping Mississippi financial crime victims recover more than $2.5 million in 2024 alone.
Leave a Reply