CONCORD – In a stunning turn of events, Chinedu Ihejiere, 42, from Brockton, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. The United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced the news on Monday.
Ihejiere and his co-conspirators were accused of using other persons’ identities to open bank accounts across various states. Once the accounts were set up, they deposited fraudulent checks and withdraw money before banks realized the deceit. Ihejiere’s scheme spanned from June 1, 2016, to October 4, 2017, with a staggering total of over $119,000 drawn from fraudulent checks.
During this time, at least ten bank accounts were opened in Nashua, Boston, Wilmington, and Norcross. Ihejiere personally deposited funds into three of these accounts and withdrew over $69,000 before being apprehended by law enforcement in October 2017 while attempting to deposit a money order.
The total amount obtained through this scheme was over $68,000. The brazen nature of the crime has led to calls for stricter penalties against financial fraudsters.
“Financial crimes can have serious impacts on their victims,” said U.S. Attorney Murray. “Fraudulent check schemes undermine our banking system and drive up costs for everyone. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute those who commit fraud in the Granite State.”
Ihejiere is scheduled to be sentenced on September 13, 2019. His lawyers have expressed his remorse, but many are calling for justice to be served swiftly.
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Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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