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PHILADELPHIA -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against six people accused of operating an organized identity theft and fraud ring that allegedly targeted dozens of victims by stealing identification documents and personal information.
According to the Office of Attorney General, the group -- which allegedly referred to itself as "All Money Counts," or "AMC" -- was led by 30-year-old Brandon J. Greisser. Investigators allege the organization used stolen driver's licenses, passports and other personal information to impersonate victims and carry out bank withdrawals, credit and debit card transactions, and other fraudulent activities.
Greisser and five alleged co-conspirators have been charged with corrupt organizations, identity theft, unlawful use of a computer, conspiracy and numerous other felony offenses.
Also charged are Zachery Michael Pratt, Erik P. Simmons, Liam Kuchman and Andrew C. Fisher. Authorities said a sixth defendant has also been charged but remains at large.
"This criminal group was organized and coordinated in how they targeted unsuspected Pennsylvanians for thefts -- criminal acts that likely still would be happening if not for the work of our team and collaborating agencies," Sunday said in a statement.
Greisser, Kuchman, Simmons, Fisher and Pratt are in custody, according to the attorney general's office.
Investigators have identified more than 40 victims and more than $75,000 in attempted or completed thefts, though officials believe additional victims may not yet have been identified.
Anyone who believes they may have been the victim of theft, identity theft or fraud is encouraged to contact their local police department.
The cases will be prosecuted by the Office of Attorney General.
Criminal charges are allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.