A Western New York man has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy that involved using hundreds of stolen credit card numbers to purchase gasoline for resale, federal prosecutors announced this week.

Kingsley Brown, whose fraudulent activity spanned from August 2022 to July 2023, was sentenced to 12 months behind bars for his part in the scheme. The case, prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York, revealed that Brown and his co-defendant, Cross Malik Williams, orchestrated a plan that resulted in nearly $193,000 in financial losses.

According to court documents, Brown and Williams obtained and used approximately 570 stolen credit card numbers to make unauthorized fuel purchases in North Tonawanda and other areas across Western New York. The gasoline was then resold for a profit, forming the basis of the fraudulent operation.

The investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, uncovered the extent of the conspiracy and led to the charges against both men. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly handled the prosecution, while FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Philip Tejera oversaw investigative efforts.

Prosecutors stated that the stolen card data was used systematically to execute the scheme, which not only defrauded numerous financial institutions but also compromised the personal financial information of hundreds of individuals. The operation was ultimately dismantled through coordinated federal law enforcement efforts.

Brown entered a plea agreement ahead of sentencing. His co-defendant, Williams, has already been sentenced in connection with the same case.

With Brown now sentenced, authorities have concluded a significant chapter in the investigation. There were no additional suspects named, and the FBI has not indicated any ongoing public safety threats related to this case.