PHILADELPHIA - Thomas Luther, 49 of Southampton, Pennsylvania was charged today by Information with wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.

If convicted the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison, a three-year period of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000, and a $100 special assessment.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Melanie Babb Wilmoth.

An Information is an accusation.  A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.