Washington: A US district judge has sentenced an Indian national to 90 months in federal prison for his role in a sweeping imposter-fraud conspiracy that targeted elderly residents across five Midwestern states and caused intended losses exceeding $2.2 million.

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Ligneshkumar H. Patel, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and financial institution fraud and two counts of wire fraud. The court ordered him to pay more than $2 million in restitution, the Department of Justice said.

“Imposter scams are international conspiracies often using US-based money mules to meet victims in person to take their money,” US Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft said. Read Also US President Donald Trump Unveils 'Gold Card' To Let US Firms Retain Top Foreign Graduates

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