Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Ocala, Florida – Manojkumar N. Desai (44, Ocala) has been charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Desai that the United States will seek an order of forfeiture in the amount of $370,198.40, representing both the proceeds of the offense and $55,970 in U.S. currency seized from Desai’s residence in June 2026. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.