Judgment — United States v. Mark Farag Shehata, Central District of California (Document 156)

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The judgment and probation/commitment order in United States v. Mark Farag Shehata, Docket No. CR 23-286-GW, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, filed June 11, 2026 as Document 156. The court records convictions for wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343, transactional money laundering under 18 U.S.C. § 1957 and false statements under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (a)(2), as charged in Counts 1, 28 and 37 of the First Superseding Indictment. It commits Shehata to the Bureau of Prisons for twelve (12) months and one (1) day on each count, served concurrently, followed by three years of supervised release, and imposes a $300 special assessment. The order states that a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture as to restitution in the total amount of $3,429,676.56 was issued on March 17, 2026. The remaining counts are dismissed on the government's request.

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Case 2:23-cr-00286-GW Document 156 Filed 06/11/26 Page 1 of 5 Page ID #:1305

United States District Court
Central District of California

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA vs. Docket No. CR 23-286-GW JS 3

Defendant MARK FARAG SHEHATA Social Security No. 4 9 3 8
akas: Mark Fshehata aka Mark Farag aka Samy Farag (Last 4 digits)

JUDGMENT AND PROBATION/COMMITMENT ORDER

MONTH DAY YEAR
In the presence of the attorney for the government, the defendant appeared in person on this date. 06 11 2026

COUNSEL Mark Windsor, Retained
(Name of Counsel)

PLEA U GUILTY, and the court being satisfied that there is a factual basis for the plea. NOLO NOT
CONTENDERE GUILTY
FINDING There being a finding/verdict of GUILTY, defendant has been convicted as charged of the offense(s) of:
18 U.S.C. § 1343 WIRE FRAUD; 18 U.S.C. § 1957: TRANSACTIONAL MONEY LAUNDERING; and 18 U.S.C. §
1001 (a)(2): FALSE STATEMENTS as charged in Counts 1, 28 and 37 of the First Superseding Indictment.
JUDGMENT The Court asked whether there was any reason why judgment should not be pronounced. Because no sufficient cause to the
AND PROB/ contrary was shown, or appeared to the Court, the Court adjudged the defendant guilty as charged and convicted and ordered that:
COMM Pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, it is the judgment of the Court that the defendant is hereby committed to the
ORDER custody of the Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a term of: TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND ONE (1) DAY.

It is ordered that the defendant shall pay to the United States a special assessment of $300, which is due immediately. Any unpaid
balance shall be due during the period of imprisonment, at the rate of not less than $25 per quarter, and pursuant to the Bureau of
Prisons' Inmate Financial Responsibility Program.

A Preliminary Order of Forfeiture [137] as to restitution in the total amount of $3,429,676.56 was issued on March 17, 2026. Counsel
for the government is to prepare and file a proposed Final Order of Forfeiture forthwith.

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(3)(A), interest on the restitution ordered is waived because the defendant does not have the ability
to pay interest. Payments may be subject to penalties for default and delinquency pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(g).

The defendant shall comply with Second Amended General Order No. 20-04.

Pursuant to Guideline § 5E1.2(a), all fines are waived as the Court finds that the defendant has established that he is unable to pay and
is not likely to become able to pay any fine.

The Court has entered a money judgment of forfeiture against the defendant, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this
judgment and is final.

Pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, it is the judgment of the Court that the defendant, Mark Farag Shehata, is hereby
committed on Counts 1, 28, and 37 of the First Superseding Indictment to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for a term of twelve
(12) months and one (1) day. This term consists of twelve (12) months and one (1) day on each of Counts 1, 28, and 37, to be served
concurrently.

Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be placed on supervised release for a term of three years. This term consists of
three years on each of Counts 1, 28, and 37 of the First Superseding Indictment, all such terms to run concurrently under the following
terms and conditions:

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USA vs. MARK FARAG SHEHATA Docket No.: CR 23-286-GW

1. The defendant shall comply with the rules and regulations of the United States Probation & Pretrial Services
Office and Second Amended General Order 20-04, including the conditions of probation and supervised
release set forth in Section III of Second Amended General Order 20-04.

2. During the period of community supervision, the defendant shall pay the special assessment and restitution
in accordance with this judgment's orders pertaining to such payment.

3. The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample from the defendant.

4. The defendant shall provide the Probation Officer with access to any and all business records, client lists,
and other records pertaining to the operation of any business owned, in whole or in part, by the defendant,
as directed by the Probation Officer.

5. The defendant shall submit the defendant's person, property, house, residence, vehicle, papers, computers,
cell phones, other electronic communications or data storage devices or media, email accounts, social media
accounts, cloud storage accounts, or other areas under the defendant's control, to a search conducted by a
United States Probation Officer or law enforcement officer. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds
for revocation. The defendant shall warn any other occupants that the premises may be subject to searches
pursuant to this condition. Any search pursuant to this condition will be conducted at a reasonable time and
in a reasonable manner upon reasonable suspicion that the defendant has violated a condition of his
supervision and that the areas to be searched contain evidence of this violation.

The drug testing condition mandated by statute is suspended based on the Court's determination that the defendant poses a low risk
of future substance abuse.

It is further ordered that the defendant surrender himself to the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons at or before 12 noon,
on October 2, 2026. In the absence of such designation, the defendant shall report on or before the same date and time, to the United
States Marshal located at the First Street U.S. Courthouse 350 W. First Street, Suite 3001, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Bond is exonerated
upon surrender.

The Government's request to dismiss the remaining counts of the First Superseding Indictment and underlying Indictment is granted.

The Court advises defendant of his rights to an appeal. The Court recommends, but does not order, that defendant serve his term at
the federal facility at Terminal Island or Lompoc in Southern California.

In addition to the special conditions of supervision imposed above, it is hereby ordered that the Standard Conditions of Probation and
Supervised Release within this judgment be imposed. The Court may change the conditions of supervision, reduce or extend the period of
supervision, and at any time during the supervision period or within the maximum period permitted by law, may issue a warrant and revoke
supervision for a violation occurring during the supervision period.

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USA vs. MARK FARAG SHEHATA Docket No.: CR 23-286-GW

June 11, 2026
Date HON. GEORGE H. WU, U. S. District Judge

It is ordered that the Clerk deliver a copy of this Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order to the U.S. Marshal or other qualified officer.

Clerk, U.S. District Court

June 11, 2026 By /s/ Javier Gonzalez
Filed Date Deputy Clerk

The defendant must comply with the standard conditions that have been adopted by this court (set forth below).

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE

While the defendant is on probation or supervised release pursuant to this judgment:

1. The defendant must not commit another federal, state, or local 9. The defendant must not knowingly associate with any persons engaged
crime; in criminal activity and must not knowingly associate with any person
2. The defendant must report to the probation office in the federal convicted of a felony unless granted permission to do so by the probation
judicial district of residence within 72 hours of imposition of a officer. This condition will not apply to intimate family members, unless
sentence of probation or release from imprisonment, unless the court has completed an individualized review and has determined
otherwise directed by the probation officer; that the restriction is necessary for protection of the community or
3. The defendant must report to the probation office as instructed by rehabilitation;
the court or probation officer; 10. The defendant must refrain from excessive use of alcohol and must not
4. The defendant must not knowingly leave the judicial district purchase, possess, use, distribute, or administer any narcotic or other
without first receiving the permission of the court or probation controlled substance, or any paraphernalia related to such substances,
officer; except as prescribed by a physician;
5. The defendant must answer truthfully the inquiries of the probation 11. The defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours of being
officer, unless legitimately asserting his or her Fifth Amendment arrested or questioned by a law enforcement officer;
right against self-incrimination as to new criminal conduct; 12. For felony cases, the defendant must not possess a firearm, ammunition,
6. The defendant must reside at a location approved by the probation destructive device, or any other dangerous weapon;
officer and must notify the probation officer at least 10 days before 13. The defendant must not act or enter into any agreement with a law
any anticipated change or within 72 hours of an unanticipated enforcement agency to act as an informant or source without the
change in residence or persons living in defendant’s residence; permission of the court;
7. The defendant must permit the probation officer to contact him or 14. The defendant must follow the instructions of the probation officer to
her at any time at home or elsewhere and must permit confiscation implement the orders of the court, afford adequate deterrence from
of any contraband prohibited by law or the terms of supervision and criminal conduct, protect the public from further crimes of the
observed in plain view by the probation officer; defendant; and provide the defendant with needed educational or
8. The defendant must work at a lawful occupation unless excused by vocational training, medical care, or other correctional treatment in the
the probation officer for schooling, training, or other acceptable most effective manner.
reasons and must notify the probation officer at least ten days
before any change in employment or within 72 hours of an
unanticipated change;

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The defendant must also comply with the following special conditions (set forth below).

STATUTORY PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS

The defendant must pay interest on a fine or restitution of more than $2,500, unless the court waives interest or unless the fine or
restitution is paid in full before the fifteenth (15th) day after the date of the judgment under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(1). Payments may be subject
to penalties for default and delinquency under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(g). Interest and penalties pertaining to restitution, however, are not applicable
for offenses completed before April 24, 1996.

If all or any portion of a fine or restitution ordered remains unpaid after the termination of supervision, the defendant must pay the
balance as directed by the United States Attorney’s Office. 18 U.S.C. § 3613.

The defendant must notify the United States Attorney within thirty (30) days of any change in the defendant’s mailing address or
residence address until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessments are paid in full. 18 U.S.C. § 3612(b)(l)(F).

The defendant must notify the Court (through the Probation Office) and the United States Attorney of any material change in the
defendant’s economic circumstances that might affect the defendant’s ability to pay a fine or restitution, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3664(k).
The Court may also accept such notification from the government or the victim, and may, on its own motion or that of a party or the victim, adjust
the manner of payment of a fine or restitution under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(k). See also 18 U.S.C. § 3572(d)(3) and for probation 18 U.S.C. §
3563(a)(7).

Payments will be applied in the following order:

1. Special assessments under 18 U.S.C. § 3013;
2. Restitution, in this sequence (under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(i), all non-federal victims must be paid before the United
States is paid):
Non-federal victims (individual and corporate),
Providers of compensation to non-federal victims,
The United States as victim;
3. Fine;
4. Community restitution, under 18 U.S.C. § 3663(c); and
5. Other penalties and costs.

CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE PERTAINING TO FINANCIAL SANCTIONS

As directed by the Probation Officer, the defendant must provide to the Probation Officer: (1) a signed release authorizing credit report
inquiries; (2) federal and state income tax returns or a signed release authorizing their disclosure and (3) an accurate financial statement, with
supporting documentation as to all assets, income and expenses of the defendant. In addition, the defendant must not apply for any loan or open
any line of credit without prior approval of the Probation Officer.

The defendant must maintain one personal checking account. All of defendant’s income, “monetary gains,” or other pecuniary proceeds
must be deposited into this account, which must be used for payment of all personal expenses. Records of all other bank accounts, including
any business accounts, must be disclosed to the Probation Officer upon request.

The defendant must not transfer, sell, give away, or otherwise convey any asset with a fair market value in excess of $500 without
approval of the Probation Officer until all financial obligations imposed by the Court have been satisfied in full.

These conditions are in addition to any other conditions imposed by this judgment.

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RETURN

I have executed the within Judgment and Commitment as follows:
Defendant delivered on to
Defendant noted on appeal on
Defendant released on
Mandate issued on
Defendant’s appeal determined on
Defendant delivered on to
at
the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons, with a certified copy of the within Judgment and Commitment.

United States Marshal

By
Date Deputy Marshal

CERTIFICATE

I hereby attest and certify this date that the foregoing document is a full, true and correct copy of the original on file in my office, and in my
legal custody.

Clerk, U.S. District Court

By
Filed Date Deputy Clerk

FOR U.S. PROBATION OFFICE USE ONLY

Upon a finding of violation of probation or supervised release, I understand that the court may (1) revoke supervision, (2) extend the term of
supervision, and/or (3) modify the conditions of supervision.

These conditions have been read to me. I fully understand the conditions and have been provided a copy of them.

(Signed)
Defendant Date

U. S. Probation Officer/Designated Witness Date

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