Man extradited to Jackson Co. from FL to face fraud charges | Crime
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A Florida man faces fraud by mail and other communication charges after authorities said he scammed a Jackson County business owner out of thousands of dollars, officials said Wednesday.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, 41-year-old Serge Emile Casimir of Miramar, FL was extradited from Florida to Jackson County. Officials said Casimir allegedly created a false identity and business and scammed the small business out of around $26,000.
Casimir's initial appearance in County Court was held Tuesday. His bond was set at $15,000 by Judge Wilson. If Casimir is convicted he could face up to five years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Casimir is currently being held at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center pending bond.
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