The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana announced the return of a seven-count indictment charging 21 defendants in connection with a federal bank fraud case.
The indictment alleges that from January 1, 2021, and continuing until on or about October 31, 2022, defendants conspired to commit bank fraud, obtaining money from financial institutions including USAA Savings Bank, Chase Bank, and Navy Federal Credit Union.
The defendants, ranging in age from 22 to 32, were charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, possession of a counterfeit security, and other related charges.
The indictment alleges that some of the defendants worked with employees at the Teleperformance Call Center in Shreveport to obtain account information from USAA Bank customers. The co-conspirators then used this information to create counterfeit checks and recruit individuals to cash them.
According to the indictment, the defendants targeted older bank customers with high account balances, believing they were less likely to regularly monitor their account activity.
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown praised the efforts of the Secret Service and FBI in investigating the case, stating, ‘The indictment demonstrates our commitment to holding individuals accountable for bank fraud and other financial crimes.’
The defendants are expected to appear in court for arraignment in the coming weeks. If convicted, they face significant prison time and fines.
The case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana, with assistance from the Secret Service and FBI.
Defendants charged include:
Destane Glass, 22, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Sharmaine Jackson, 25, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Elijah D. Brown, 24, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Eric D. Loud, 23, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Arazhia R. Gully, 23, Bossier City, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Zarrajah Z. Watkins, 22, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Maya L. Green, 23, Bossier City, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Possession of a Counterfeit Security.
Olivia Deboe, 23, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Possession of a Counterfeit Security.
Tina Marie Bryant, 42, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Possession of a Counterfeit Security.
Cynthia R. Bryant, 22, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Possession of a Counterfeit Security.
Trameka McGinty, 24, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Shaquentalas B. McGinty, 25, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Donte N. Larrimore, 24, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Javonte J. Lejay, 27, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Octavia L. Mitchell, 32, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Lakysa S. Barfield, 26, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Shmarrian J. Taylor, 26, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Shamaya S. Pouncy, 26, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Precious Wilbert, 24, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Possession of a Counterfeit Security.
Kyra D. Washington-Bates, 23, Shreveport, LA – Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud.
Rakeydra S. Shepherd, 27, Shreveport, LA – Possession of a Counterfeit Security.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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