Bank Fraud Duo Caught in Anchorage

A 48-count indictment has been unsealed against two Anchorage residents, Kelci Neal, 26, and Zachary Ensman, 31, for their alleged involvement in a massive bank fraud scheme.

According to the indictment, Neal and Ensman conspired to obtain checks from vehicle break-ins, burglaries, and mail theft, and then negotiated the stolen checks and opened bank accounts using stolen identification.

The scheme allegedly took place from October 2014 to August 2015, during which time the duo managed to obtain over $47,000.

Ensman appeared in court today on the charges, while Neal’s whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone with information regarding Neal’s location is urged to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in Anchorage at 907-261-6321.

The indictment includes charges of conspiracy, bank fraud, possession of stolen mail, and aggravated identity theft. If convicted, Neal and Ensman face a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a fine of $1 million or both.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Aunnie Steward presented the case to the grand jury, which returned a 48-count indictment against the pair.

The United States Postal Inspection Service and the Anchorage Police Department conducted the investigation leading to the indictment.

Neal and Ensman are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

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