Brian Nicklaus Buchanan, 30, of Clayton, North Carolina, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Corey L. Maze for his role in a refund‑fraud conspiracy run through the Telegram channel “Noir’s Luxury Refunds.” Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud. The group, active from July 2020 to July 2022, targeted retailers nationwide, using tactics such as social engineering, fake shipping labels, insider recruitment, and malware to obtain refunds on customers’ behalf. The case, part of FBI Operation Chargeback, also led to sentences for seven other members of the channel. The investigation was conducted by the FBI with assistance from major retailers and international partners.
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