Identity Theft 5 Indicted in Identity Theft Ring in Jefferson County, CO

A grand jury has indicted five people in connection with an alleged methamphetamine-fueled identity theft ring that operated in Jefferson County and the Denver area and circled around check and document fraud.

The 38-count indictment was announced Wednesday by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say the ring stole personal and financial information to create fraudulent checks and documents that later allowed them to create drivers licenses and other identification documents.

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“Members of the enterprise are alleged to have transacted the fraudulent checks to obtain cash, merchandise property and services,” the office said in a news release. “The proceeds were used for the group’s living expenses and methamphetamine use.”

The group broke into mailboxes in housing units or neighborhoods to get the personal data, the office says.Charges in the case include violations of the Colorado Organized Control Act.

Those arrested include the alleged leader Matthew Hickcox, 36, Robert Hickcox, 46, Michael Hope, 29, Justin Kormos, 26 and Shannon Kramer, 34.

Officials say the group stole about $9,000 and that there were 50 victims, including individuals and businesses.

The U.S. Postal Service investigated the group before presenting evidence to the district attorney’s office. Two of the defendants, Robert Hickox and Hope, remain at-large.

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