Duane A. Evans, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Romanian nationals Andrei Fagaras, age 35, and Tamas Kolozsvari, age 30, were indicted on January 31, 2025, on charges related to access device fraud. The indictment includes three counts in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029(a)(4).
Court documents reveal that on November 13 and November 14 of the previous year, Fagaras and Kolozsvari were found with device-making equipment—specifically credit/debit card skimmers—at three different locations within the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The potential penalties for Fagaras and Kolozsvari, if convicted, include up to fifteen years of imprisonment per count. They also face up to three years of supervised release and a fine that could reach $250,000. Additionally, each count carries a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
U.S. Attorney Evans emphasized the presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
The investigation was conducted by Special Agents from the United States Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, and New Orleans Police Department also participated in the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Christine M. Calogero from the General Crimes Unit is overseeing the prosecution.
