A Florida man who claimed to work in the rap industry was sentenced to seven years in prison after running a scheme to defraud hotel stays and luxury services.
Aaron Barnes-Burpo, 29, of Crestview, Florida, claimed to be a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
According to court records, Barnes-Burpo has been ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to 19 businesses and to serve three years of probation following his prison sentence.
According to the Associated Press, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Walker Washington, 52, of Augusta, Georgia, was also involved in the scheme. He has entered a guilty plea and is currently awaiting sentencing.
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