
College Student From Biloxi Accused of Wire Fraud
From: AG News Release Filed 9/18/08 GCN
Jackson, Miss.- Attorney General Jim Hood today announced the arrest of a
Mississippi College student on two counts of wire fraud.
Jake Marshall ,age 23, of Biloxi, Miss., is accused of compromising a
Bank of America Payroll account that
belonged to Barbizon LLC located in Tampa, Fla. Marshall was employed by
Barbizon during the summer passing out pamphlets for the modeling agency
at North Park Mall.
Pam Van Sant, CFO of Barbizon LLC contacted the Attorney Generals Office
when she noticed large funds missing from the payroll account. Marshall
allegedly used the account number and routing number on his payroll check
to pay his school tuition using Tuition Management. Tuition Management
allows students to pay by check and only requests the account number, type
of account checking/savings, and the routing number. If the account has
the available funds, it will pay for tuition and disburse the remainder
to the student.
"This incident could have occurred at any school in the State of
Mississippi," said Attorney General Jim Hood, "I would like to thank
Mississippi College for their help throughout our investigation and in the
apprehension of Mr. Marshall."
Marshall allegedly took a sum of over $100,000. He was arrested Tuesday,
September 16, by investigators with the Consumer Protection Division of
the Attorney General's office. Marshall is being held at the Hinds County
Detention Center in Raymond, Ms. until his arraignment, which has not yet
been scheduled.
As with all cases, the charges are merely an accusation and the defendant
is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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