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Toddorius Goodwin Admits to Bank Fraud Scheme in Utah
A brazen check fraud scheme has been brought to a close in Utah, with a Georgia man pleading guilty to multiple federal crimes. Toddorius Goodwin, 34, of Lithonia, Georgia, admitted to engaging in a check fraud scheme to defraud several federally insured financial institutions in the District of Utah.
According to court documents and admissions made during Goodwin’s change of plea hearing, Goodwin and his associates traveled from Georgia to engage in a check fraud scheme in Utah and elsewhere. They recruited impoverished individuals locally to assist with their scheme. Goodwin and his associates stole payroll checks from private mailboxes, altered the “payable to” names on the checks to the recruited individual’s name, and sent that individual into various banks to cash the forged checks in exchange for a cut of the profit.
Goodwin and his associates successfully cashed at least $214,179.51 worth of counterfeit checks in Utah within just a few months, from April to October 2022. The staggering amount is a clear indication of the scope and severity of the scheme.
The case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Special Assistant United States Attorney Sachi Jepson of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is prosecuting the case. U.S. Attorney, Trina A. Higgins, of the District of Utah made the announcement.
Goodwin is scheduled to be sentenced November 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 3.4. before a U.S. District Court Judge at the Orrin G. Hatch United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City. The sentence will undoubtedly be a significant blow to those involved in the scheme.
The brazen nature of the scheme raises concerns about the vulnerabilities of the financial system. It also highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and financial institutions to prevent such crimes.
Goodwin’s guilty plea serves as a reminder that those who engage in such schemes will be held accountable for their actions. It also serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar crimes – the consequences are severe and the risk of detection is high.
Key Facts
- State: Utah
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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