Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the indictment of five individuals in New Orleans for conspiracy and interstate transport of stolen vehicles. The defendants, JARED THOMAS, TERRENCE ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER MEYERS, HANNIF BEY, and JALEN HILLS, were charged on April 11, 2025. The indictment includes six counts, with Count One charging all five with conspiracy in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371. Counts Two through Six charge MEYERS, THOMAS, and ROBINSON with interstate transport of stolen vehicles, under Title 18, United States Code, Section 2312.
The indictment alleges that THOMAS, BEY, MEYERS, ROBINSON, and HILLS devised a scheme to secure auto loans using fake credit profiles, employing stolen and fake identification numbers. They purchased Audi vehicles with these loans, but failed to repay them, opting instead to sell the vehicles for personal gain or use them personally.
Conviction for Count One could result in up to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, three years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment fee. For Counts Two through Six, THOMAS, MEYERS, and ROBINSON face potential penalties including up to ten years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee.
Simpson emphasized that an indictment is a charging document and that guilt must be established beyond reasonable doubt. He highlighted the investigative efforts of Homeland Security Investigations, the Louisiana State Police, and the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office. The case prosecution is led by Assistant United States Attorney Paul J. Hubbell from the General Crimes Unit.
