Romanian nationals Daniel Iulian Teutoc and Constantin Calin have been indicted in New Orleans, Louisiana, on charges related to card skimming activities. The indictment, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson on March 21, 2025, includes allegations of conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud as well as access device fraud.
According to the indictment details, Teutoc and Calin targeted Walmart stores across several locations within the Eastern District of Louisiana. They reportedly captured customer card information using skimming devices previously installed at points of sale by other members of the conspiracy. These devices were activated using magnets to transmit data electronically to their cell phones. The stolen information was then sent to a co-conspirator for making fraudulent charges.
If found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, both face up to 30 years in prison, fines up to $1 million, and five years of supervised release. For conspiracy to commit access device fraud, they could receive up to five years in prison with fines up to $250,000 and three years of supervised release. Possession of unauthorized access devices carries a potential penalty of ten years imprisonment and similar fines.
Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson emphasized that the indictment is only a formal charge and guilt must be proven beyond reasonable doubt.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including Homeland Security Investigations, United States Secret Service, New Orleans Police Department, St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, and St. John the Baptist Parish’s Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorneys Paul J. Hubbell, Nicholas Moses, and André Jones are leading the prosecution.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America aimed at countering illegal immigration and transnational criminal organizations through collaborative efforts from various law enforcement initiatives.
