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Defendant’s Crimes Catch Up with Him
WICHITA, KAN. – In a shocking turn of events, a former president of Plains State Bank in Plains, Kan., has been sentenced to one year on federal probation for not reporting suspicious activity in a customer’s bank account.
James Kirk Friend, 53, Plains, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of failing to file a Suspicious Activity Report while he worked at Plains State Bank in Plains, Kan. Friend failed to report suspicious activity in the account of George and Agatha Enns, bank customers who were indicted on charges of laundering proceeds of drug trafficking.
Friend admitted he was aware of significant currency and third-party check deposits in the Enns’ account that he knew should have been reported. The bank used software to detect suspicious activity and the software flagged the Enns’ account on a regular basis.
According to sources, the Enns are set to be sentenced on Feb. 27 after they pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy.
U.S. Attorney Tom Beall commended the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Internal Revenue Service, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Debra Barnett for their work on the case.
This case highlights the importance of reporting suspicious activity to prevent financial crimes and protect the community. Friend’s failure to do so has now caught up with him, and he will face the consequences of his actions.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to holding individuals accountable for their roles in financial crimes.
As the Grimy Times continues to report on high-profile cases, we will keep a close eye on this situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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