A Livingston man has appeared in federal court following charges of attempting to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and impersonating a federal officer. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Daniel Ricardo Field, 35, was previously held on related charges before being transferred to federal authorities. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Bray and is scheduled for a detention hearing at 2 p.m.
According to a three-count indictment returned on August 13, Field is accused of impersonating an FBI special agent in an effort to defraud Ally Bank of $93,462.56. The indictment also alleges that on or about April 22, he used another person’s personal information—including name, birthdate, and Social Security number—to further the scheme.
If convicted of bank fraud, Field could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. Impersonating a federal officer carries a maximum sentence of three years and up to $250,000 in fines. A conviction for aggravated identity theft would require an additional two-year prison term served consecutively with any other sentence imposed.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI with assistance from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Celia Moyer is prosecuting the case.
"An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law."
