FL-AG v. Thomas Simmons

Thomas Simmons allegedly solicited and paid Raymond Ortiz to execute SIM card swaps. This allegedly allowed Simmons to gain control of a victim’s cellphone remotely and bypass two-factor authentications to steal nearly $280,000 from the victim’s bank account. Simmons allegedly bought cashier checks with the victim’s money, which were used on personal expenses. Simmons is charged with grand theft of more than $100,000, along with a charge for money laundering. Ortiz is charged with grand theft of more than $100,000 and criminal use of personal identification information, according to Attorney General Moody's CFEU and law enforcement investigation.

Summary generated from official Florida Attorney General press release