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You are subscribed to USAO - Georgia, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Georgia Inmates Found Guilty in Nationwide Jury-Duty Call Scheme 01/09/2026 07:00 AM EST ALBANY, Ga. – Two Georgia inmates involved in a nationwide call scheme exhorting unsuspecting citizens to pay off fines to avoid arrest and prosecution were found guilty of their crimes in federal court tonight. Multi-State ATM "Jackpotting" Ring Busted in Middle District of Georgia 01/09/2026 07:00 AM EST ALBANY, Ga. – A group of Venezuelan nationals involved in a series of ATM "jackpotting" thefts across Georgia and additional states have pleaded guilty to federal charges.Hector Alejandro Alvarado Alvarez, 22, of Venezuela, and Cesar Augusto Gil Sanchez, 22, of Venezuela, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud on Jan. 7 and face a maximum of 30 years in prison. A sentencing date will be determined by the Court.

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