Rapper G Herbo, 5 Others Face Federal Fraud Charges, Accused of Using Stolen Credit Info for Lavish Lifestyle
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Chicago rapper , G Herbo, whose birth name is Herbert Wright III, and several members of his music crew are facing federal fraudulent charges.
According to court documents, authorities allege that G Herbo and his crew used other people’s information to charge over a million dollars to fund an extravagant lifestyle over a four-year period,
As detailed in the indictment filed out of the UNITED STATES Area Court of Massachusetts in Springfield on September 15, 2020, 25-year-old G Herbo is named, in addition to 5 various other participants of his team consisting of the following individuals, all from the Chicago area:
The 14-count indictment charges all six individuals with conspiracy to commit wire fraud along with aggravated identity theft.
In addition, they have been charged with aiding and abetting. Strong is also charged with wire fraud.
Federal authorities initially arrested Strong in Chicago earlier this year on September 25. He was then extradited to Massachusetts to face charges, the 22-page court document reads.
The ruling judge noted that Strong was “alleged to be the ringleader of a $1.5 million fraud” that included the use of other people’s identity.
Authorities allege that the group utilized social media to relay information on stolen identities.
The group also allegedly used stolen credit cards to purchase two designer puppies, rented a villa in Jamaica back in 2017 using other people’s information, rented a private jet from Chicago to Miami where they also rented luxury cars including a Bentley CGTC and a Maybach S600.
They allegedly also rented out luxury hotel rooms using the stolen cards.
According to the court documents, Williams turned himself into Chicago authorities on November 24. His request for bond was subsequently granted so he is able to travel on his own to Boston to be charged.
It is unclear whether Wright and the other two defendants mentioned in the indictment have made arrangements to travel to Boston and turn themselves in or have planned to appear in court.
G Herbo was recently named in Forbes’ “30 under 30” musician list.
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