ID Theft Ring Busted

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Donny Bernard Ross, 49, Elizabeth Ann Rogers, 39, and Vontavius Jamaal Bradley, 23, all of Pensacola, Florida, have been indicted for their involvement in a stolen identity and bank fraud ring. The trio allegedly conspired to commit bank fraud, used false passports, and engaged in aggravated identity theft. The scheme was uncovered through a joint investigation by the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

The indictment, announced on March 18, 2026, charges each defendant with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, use of a false passport, and aggravated identity theft. If convicted, they face up to 30 years’ imprisonment on the conspiracy to commit bank fraud count, up to 10 years’ imprisonment on the use of a false passport count, and a mandatory two years’ imprisonment consecutive to any other sentence on the aggravated identity theft count.

The case is set to go to trial on May 4, 2026, before United States District Court Judge M. Casey Rodgers. Assistant United States Attorney Alicia H. Forbes is prosecuting the case. The defendants appeared for their arraignment in federal court before United States Magistrate Judge Zachary C. Bolitho on March 18, 2026.

The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of federal and local law enforcement agencies to combating identity theft and bank fraud. The use of false passports and stolen identities can have serious consequences for victims, and the perpetrators can face significant prison time if convicted.