Ricky Ellis Lamb, Passing Fictitious Obligation, Nebraska 2024

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Ricky Ellis Lamb Sentenced for Multi-State Check Fraud in Omaha

A sinister plot to deceive and defraud has been brought to an end in the Cornhusker State. Ricky Ellis Lamb, a 66-year-old man from Arkansas, has been sentenced to time served and 5 years of supervised release for his role in a multi-state check fraud scheme.

Lamb was sentenced on March 8, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, after being found guilty of passing a fictitious obligation. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. handed down the sentence, taking into account Lamb’s lengthy period of incarceration since August 15, 2019. With no parole in the federal system, Lamb will face significant restrictions on his freedom after his release from custody on pending charges in multiple states.

Lamb was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $55,653.16 to the victims of his offense, a fraction of the total loss incurred as a result of his scheme. The elaborate deceit perpetrated by Lamb involved passing 72 fictitious checks at multiple stores throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Colorado, between January 15, 2019, and July 15, 2019.

These checks, purporting to be issued under the authority of 14 different fictitious organizations, were accepted by unsuspecting business owners at various farm and hardware stores. The cumulative loss sustained by the victims totaled $64,651.27, with $7,243.37 of that occurring within the District of Nebraska across 7 fraudulent transactions.

The United States Secret Service, in conjunction with numerous local law enforcement agencies across several states, led the investigation into Lamb’s scheme. Their tireless efforts have brought a measure of justice to the victims and served as a warning to would-be perpetrators of similar crimes.

As Lamb begins his supervised release, he will be required to navigate the complexities of his new reality, one that is vastly different from the freedom he once knew. The sentence handed down by Judge Rossiter serves as a stern reminder of the severe consequences that await those who engage in such egregious acts of deception.

The case highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies in preventing and investigating financial crimes. It also underscores the need for individuals to remain cautious and skeptical in the face of unsolicited offers or suspicious transactions.