ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two men from Greece were sentenced to federal prison Thursday for their roles in a multi-year retail theft and fraud conspiracy that led to over $1 million in losses for stores.
James Civiletti, 34, and Chad Lewis Jr., 20, were each sentenced to 14 months in prison. Civiletti was convicted of conspiracy to transport stolen goods in interstate commerce, while Lewis Jr. was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Prosecutors said the scheme operated between December 2021 and October 2024. Lewis Jr. worked with a group of serial thieves—including Amanda Reeves and Shabon Banks—to steal thousands of brand-new retail items…