Tampa Man Charged with Identity Theft
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center yesterday arrested Idalberto Fleites-Cepero’s, 58, of Tampa, Fla., and charged him with multiple counts of identity theft, possession of forged credit cards, fraudulent use of credit cards and grand theft.
The three month investigation revealed that Fleites-Cepero encoded blank credit cards with stolen credit card numbers and stolen identity information from victims but with his real name printed on the cards. He then used the credit cards to purchase goods.
On Dec. 20, FDLE with assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Clearwater Police Department (CPD), Tampa Police Department (TPD) and the United States Secret Service (USSS) executed a search warrant at Fleites-Cepero’s residence located at 10118 Enchanted Oaks Court, Tampa, FL. During the search of his residence, large quantities of stolen credit card information, quantities of counterfeit credit cards, blank credit cards, and information related to the purchase of credit card making equipment was seized.
Fleites-Cepero’s was charged with three counts of identity theft, three counts of possession of forged counterfeit credit cards, two counts of fraudulent use of credit cards and two counts of grand theft.
Fleites-Cepero’s was booked into the Hillsborough County Jail, and his bond was set at $22,000.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
For Further Information Contact:
Heather Smith or Keith Kameg
FDLE Office of Public Information
(850) 410-7001
