A Maryland man already facing federal charges for fraud and identity theft has now been indicted on additional counts, expanding the scope of a case that also names a Virginia woman as a co-defendant. The new charges stem from alleged possession of unauthorized access devices and tampering with digital evidence, as well as fraudulent efforts to obtain a passport using another person’s identity.
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Brendyn Andrew, 33, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, was initially indicted in February 2025 on charges including aggravated identity theft, social security number misuse, theft of government property, and fraud involving federal food assistance benefits. A federal grand jury has now returned a superseding indictment charging Andrew with further crimes, including possession of 15 or more unauthorized access devices and passport fraud. In addition, Andrew and Dominique Collins, 37, of Stafford, Virginia, are both charged with tampering with a witness, victim, or informant.
According to federal prosecutors, Andrew allegedly held multiple electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards in October 2022 with intent to commit fraud. He also allegedly submitted a U.S. passport application in February 2024 using another individual’s identity. The case further alleges that in March 2025, Andrew and Collins interfered with a court proceeding by corruptly modifying access to a Gmail account that could have been used as evidence.
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If convicted, Andrew faces a range of penalties including a mandatory minimum of two years for aggravated identity theft and up to 15 years for passport fraud. Other charges carry potential sentences from five to 10 years each. Both Andrew and Collins could also face up to 20 years for tampering with a witness or informant. Sentencing decisions will be made by a federal judge based on statutory guidelines and relevant legal factors.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland
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