Deizman Deandre Ellis, Bank Fraud, Alabama 2024

A federal jury in Birmingham, Alabama has delivered a guilty verdict against Deizman Deandre Ellis, a 24-year-old from McCalla, for his role in a large-scale stolen check cashing scheme.

According to evidence presented at trial, Ellis was a lead participant in the scheme between August 2023 and February 2024. During this time, business and personal checks were stolen from blue postal boxes in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama area, using stolen postal keys that were used to open the boxes.

Ellis and other co-conspirators deposited the stolen checks into their bank accounts and withdrew cash from those accounts. The scheme resulted in significant financial losses for victims.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service investigated the case, with assistance from the Northport Police Department, Rainbow City Police Department, and Tuscaloosa Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brett A. Janich and William R. McComb are prosecuting the case. Co-conspirator Eric Bernard Carter, Jr., 27, of Birmingham, Alabama, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in March.

Ellis was convicted of all five charges that he faced, including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, possession of stolen mail, and fraudulent use of unauthorized access devices.

The case highlights the importance of protecting personal financial information and the consequences of engaging in large-scale financial crimes. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to identify and prosecute all individuals involved in the scheme.

Ellis' conviction serves as a reminder that those who engage in financial crimes will be held accountable for their actions.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant: Deizman Deandre Ellis

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, possession of stolen mail, and fraudulent use of unauthorized access devices

City and State: Birmingham, Alabama

Exact Date: Not specified

Sentence or Outcome: Convicted

Dollar Amounts: Not applicable

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndal/pr/jefferson-county-man-convicted-charges-related-stolen-check-cashing-conspiracy