Question

Elbert uses FedEx in a scheme to defraud Global Sales Company by obtaining merchandise to which he is not entitled. Found guilty of mail fraud, Elbert can be punished by a. ​imprisonment for up to five years and fines of up to $1,000. b. ​imprisonment for up to fifty years. c. ​none of the choices. d. ​fines up to $5 million.

Answer 1

a. ​imprisonment for up to five years and fines of up to $1,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Mail fraud occurs when an entity decides to defraud another person by taking wrongful ownership of property that is not theirs. This is done by use of mails, by phone, or online.

For example if a person convinces another under false pretense to transfer funds using a post office, it is categorised as mail fraud. If it occurs accross state lines the Federal Government can take jurisdiction of the case.

This type of fraud attracts ​imprisonment for up to five years and fines of up to $1,000

Answer 2

Answer: None for the choices

Step-by-step explanation:

Mail fraud is a crime when an individual has the intention to defraud someone or a firm through mail by sending something that has to do with fraud.

From the question, we are told that Elbert uses FedEx in a scheme to defraud Global Sales Company by obtaining merchandise to which he is not entitled. The punishment for mail fraud in this case will be imprisonment for up to twenty years and/or fines.

None of the options given in the question is the right answer.