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Romanian gets life sentence in Texas for skimming

February 19, 2025

A 25-year-old Romanian man has been sentenced to life in prison in Texas after being found guilty of credit card skimming. 

According to Judge Austin Reeve Jackson, the defendant stole more than USD 280,000 from residents of Smith County in a single weekend, prompting the court to impose a harsh penalty due to the severe impact of his actions,

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