Raleigh, N.C. – A federal grand jury has leveled serious charges against four men accused of orchestrating a massive scheme to defraud the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU). Keyondre Deionta Purvis, 27, Calvin Daminice Stewart, 29, Michael Raekwon Ryner, 29, and Quavedrian Da’mon Gibson, 27, are facing allegations of exploiting a security gap to siphon tens of thousands of dollars from SECU accounts.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, these defendants are accused of engaging in fraudulent transactions that artificially inflated account balances, allowing them to withdraw cash far exceeding actual account holdings. The ruse was said to have left numerous SECU member accounts with substantial negative balances, and as of now, not a dime has been repaid.
“Protecting the integrity of banks and credit unions in North Carolina is our top priority,” U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle declared, emphasizing the gravity of the charges against the defendants. “We will continue to collaborate with law enforcement to root out fraud and protect public trust.”
The FBI has taken the lead in investigating this case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Beraka prosecution duties. The initial appearance for Calvin Daminice Stewart was presided over by U.S. Magistrate Judge James E. Gates.
For those interested in following the court proceedings, related documents and information can be accessed on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina’s website or through PACER by searching for Case No. 5:25-CR-00204. Remember, an indictment is only an accusation, and these defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the sophisticated methods fraudsters employ to target financial institutions and their members. As the investigation continues, Grimy Times will keep its readers informed on any developments in this ongoing saga.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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