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Defendant Sentenced to 26 Months in Check Washing Scheme
A Florissant, Missouri, man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a scheme to deposit counterfeit checks at an Illinois bank.
Quentin T. Gandy, Jr., 22, pleaded guilty in October to one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe said, “When criminals steal checks from the mail, commit fraud by washing the check and print fake copies, real people are victimized.”
Gandy admitted to trying to deposit $48,200 into his bank account in O’Fallon, Illinois, knowing the checks were counterfeit with forged signatures.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service led the investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathleen Howard prosecuting the case. The St. Louis Field Office was also involved in the investigation.
Ruth M. Mendonça, Inspector in Charge of the Chicago Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, praised the efforts of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in defending the nation’s mail system from criminal activity.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting the integrity of the U.S. Mail and the consequences of committing crimes such as bank fraud and identity theft.
Gandy will serve 26 months in federal prison for his role in the scheme.
This article is courtesy of the Grimy Times.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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