Dexter Ray King, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Florida 2026

An Orlando man has been sentenced to six years and three months in federal prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme that involved Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dexter Ray King, 36, was convicted of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft after a jury trial on January 9, 2026. The Court also ordered King to forfeit $549,375.50 in proceeds from his bank fraud scheme.

According to evidence presented at trial, King filed dozens of fraudulent claims for PUA benefits across several states, using stolen identities of other people and fake addresses. He then changed the addresses on the claims to his Orlando, Florida apartment, ensuring that the debit cards containing the fraudulently obtained government benefits were mailed to him.

King used the debit cards to withdraw the money from the bank, and he also filed fraudulent claims using his own name, but Social Security numbers that did not belong to him and had the resulting benefits direct deposited into his bank account.

In total, King received over half a million dollars in fraud proceeds, which he spent on a new $77,000 SUV, a trip to Las Vegas, expensive restaurants, and luxury fashion brands.

The case was investigated by the Department Homeland Security – Office of Inspector General and the Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General. It was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Del Mastro.

King must also pay restitution, with a hearing scheduled for June 29, 2026. The forfeiture is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Nicole Andrejko.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/orlando-man-sentenced-over-six-years-bank-fraud-and-aggravated-identity-theft