A Georgia man has pled guilty to defrauding a former political candidate and Louisiana residents, Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced. Chase Duncan Campbell, from Cobb County, admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and faces up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release, a fine of $250,000, and a $100 mandatory special assessment, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The scheme, which took place between November 2020 and May 2024, involved Campbell and co-conspirators offering fake campaign services, real estate deals, and legal defenses. They used false identities, burner phones, and forged invoices, resulting in documented losses of approximately $446,302.23. Campbell has agreed to pay restitution to the victims.
The FBI led the investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Andre J. Lagarde prosecuting the case. Campbell pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Barry W. Ashe. No sentencing date has been scheduled. Further details are available on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website.
