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A man who faces fraud charges in Rhode Island has been known by many names in many cities.

He’s been Michael Ballard and David Anthony, and even “Slade Austin.”

But in U.S. District Court this afternoon, David Whitaker is set for an initial appearance on mail fraud charges.

Prosecutors say the company Whitaker co-founded –– Mixitforme.com-- failed to deliver thousands of pieces of electronic equipment that it promised to send. Five alleged victims charge that they lost about $13 million to Mixitforme.

Whitaker was arrested in Los Angeles International Airport after being kicked out of Mexico, according to the prosecutors. He was brought back to Rhode Island yesterday

Two others have entered pleas in connection with the case. David Carpenter, of Cranston, pleaded guilty in November, and Cory Johnson, of Warwick, pleaded guilty in December.

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