Two men plead guilty in NFL impersonation fraud scheme worth $20 million
Two men pleaded guilty in an NFL impersonation fraud scheme worth $20 million using fake identities.
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NFL Players Identity Theft Fraud
Luther Davis, former University of Alabama defensive tackle and 2010 national champion, and CJ Evins pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft after orchestrating a scheme in 2024. The pair used video calls with disguises including makeup, wigs, and head coverings to impersonate three NFL players, using fake driver's licenses to defraud investors of approximately $20 million through fraudulent loans.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 28 Apr, 02:36 UTC
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Luther Davis was a national champion with University of Alabama in 2010
Luther Davis was a defensive tackle who won a national championship with the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in 2010.
CJ Evins pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and identity theft
CJ Evins, who was accused of executing the impersonation scheme alongside Luther Davis, entered guilty pleas to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft in federal court in Atlanta.
Fraudulent loan scheme generated nearly $20 million from 13 loans
The impersonation scheme brought in nearly $20 million from at least 13 fraudulent loans. Davis and Evins used the proceeds to purchase real estate, jewelry, and cars. None of the NFL players whose identities were impersonated had authorized Davis and Evins to obtain these loans.
Luther Davis pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in NFL impersonation scheme
Luther Davis, a former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama, entered guilty pleas in federal court in Atlanta to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Davis admitted to defrauding investors by impersonating NFL players on video calls.
Fraudsters used disguises and fake IDs to impersonate three NFL players in scheme
Davis and Evins used disguises including makeup, wigs, and do-rag-style head coverings during multiple video calls with investors in 2024 to impersonate three different NFL players. They also used fake driver's licenses with photos of the players obtained online.
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