Adarius Scott, Check Fraud Conspiracy, Pennsylvania 2023

A brazen check fraud scheme has been brought to light in Western Pennsylvania, as a Georgia man pleaded guilty to his involvement in the crime.

Adarius Scott, 26, a resident of McDonough, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of check fraud in federal court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The charge stems from a conspiracy that Scott participated in from May 2019 to July 2, 2019.

According to the court records, Scott and his co-conspirators traveled to various cities, including Pittsburgh, where they stole mail from businesses. The stolen mail was then searched for checks, which were later replicated with the payee section left blank. The conspirators would then recruit individuals with valid identification to cash the checks in exchange for a small amount of money.

The investigation that led to Scott’s prosecution was conducted by the United States Secret Service, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Gregory C. Melucci is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

Judge Robert J. Colville scheduled sentencing for July 21, 2023. The law provides for a total sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Pending sentencing, Scott’s bond was continued. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting against check fraud and other financial crimes.

The exact date of the crime was from May 2019 to July 2, 2019, and the current status of the case is that Scott pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing. The defendant’s real full name is Adarius Scott, and he is a resident of McDonough, Georgia.

The exact criminal charge is check fraud, and the city and state where the crime occurred is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The sentence or outcome for the defendant is pending sentencing, with a possible sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.

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