A federal indictment has been unsealed in Tampa, Florida, charging Lucas Mirtl, 42, of Prosper, Texas, with four counts of wire fraud. According to the United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe, Mirtl faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each count if convicted. The indictment also states that the government intends to seek forfeiture of at least $351,797, which is alleged to be proceeds from the offenses.
The indictment alleges that Mirtl worked as a sports agent for a Los Angeles-based sports marketing and talent management company. Between August 2023 and January 2025, he is accused of carrying out a scheme to defraud two clients of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Prosecutors claim that Mirtl accessed his clients’ bank accounts—containing funds earned through their professional activities—and withdrew money without authorization over an 18-month period. The withdrawals were reportedly made in small increments and included transfers directly into his personal account.
To hide these unauthorized transactions, Mirtl allegedly used false memo lines on payments, describing them as being for goods and services that were never provided.
“An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty,” according to the statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Ross Roberts will prosecute the case.
