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Feds Announce ‘Largest’ ID Theft Case

Federal prosecutors are gearing up for what they believe will be the biggest identity theft prosecution in U.S. history, after investigators broke up a major hacking ring allegedly responsible for stealing and selling more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers.

“As far as we know, this is the single largest and most complex identity theft case that’s ever been charged in this country,” Attorney General Michael Mukasey said today at a news conference in Boston.

Eleven suspects will face charges that include conspiracy, fraud and identity theft as part of the alleged scheme.

News Source: ABC News
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