Damien Deshaun Dennis, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Florida 2021

Jacksonville Man Charged with Bank Fraud and Identity Theft

A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Damien Deshaun Dennis, 42, of Jacksonville, faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison for the bank fraud and a 2-year minimum mandatory term of imprisonment for the aggravated identity theft.

According to court documents, on August 9, 2021, Dennis entered a Community First Credit Union branch in Jacksonville and, using the identity of G.M., explained that he wanted to open a bank account. He then presented a counterfeit South Carolina driver license bearing a photo of Dennis, but in the name of and containing the date of birth of G.M.

Dennis also provided a fraudulent document showing a home address in Jacksonville and a fraudulent pay stub outlining his purported employment at a company in Jacksonville. After completing a “New Membership Application” using G.M.’s identity, including his Social Security number, CFCU approved the application. Dennis then applied for a personal loan, stating he needed to pay for an upcoming wedding. In reliance on his false statements, the counterfeit driver license, and the accompanying fraudulent documents, CFCU approved the personal loan in the name of G.M. for $20,000.

Dennis subsequently made a cash withdrawal of $20,000 and left the branch. This case was investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the United States Secret Service - Jacksonville Field Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein.

Defendant: Damien Deshaun Dennis

Criminal Charges: Bank fraud and aggravated identity theft

City and State: Jacksonville, Florida

Exact Date: August 9, 2021

Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison for the bank fraud and a 2-year minimum mandatory term of imprisonment for the aggravated identity theft.

Dollar Amounts: $20,000 personal loan, $20,000 cash withdrawal

Bank Involved: Community First Credit Union

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/jacksonville-man-pleads-guilty-bank-fraud-and-aggravated-identity-theft