These 21 Shreveport/Bossier People Indicted For Bank Fraud
Twenty one residents of Shreveport and Bossier City have been indicted by the United States Attorney's Office on charges of federal bank fraud.
In a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Louisiana, we learn that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging 21 defendants in connection with a federal bank fraud case following an investigation into their illegal activities in the Shreveport area.
The defendants charged in the seven-count indictment are as follows:
- 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 and Possession of a Counterfeit Security
- Olivia Deboe, 23, Shreveport, LA - Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and Possession of a Counterfeit Security
- Tina Marie Bryant, 42, Shreveport, LA - Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and Possession of a Counterfeit Security
- Cynthia R. Bryant, 22, Shreveport, LA - Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and 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 and 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
In the indictment of these individuals, it's alleged that from January 1, 2021 and continuing until on or about October 31, 2022, knowingly and willfully conspired to commit bank fraud.
It is alleged that the defendants fraudulently obtained money from financial institutions including, but not limited to, USAA Savings Bank (USAA Bank), Chase Bank, and Navy Federal Credit Union (Navy Federal).
It is also alleged that defendants Glass, Jackson, Brown and Loud worked with one or more employees at the Teleperformance Call Center in Shreveport to obtain account information related to USAA Bank customers.
Using the account information provided, the co-conspirators made, or caused to be made, counterfeit checks drawn on USAA Bank and used social media and other methods to recruit individuals who were willing to have the counterfeit checks deposited into their bank accounts in exchange for money.
“For months criminals took advantage of a company that serves our veterans, and preyed upon its customers,” said Special Agent in Charge Lyonel Myrthil of the New Orleans Field Office. “This indictment is the first step in holding those who stole from those who have honored our country with their service, accountable for their despicable actions. The FBI thanks its partners in this case in helping to bring this corruption to light.”
An indictment is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This investigation is being conducted by the USSS, FBI, Louisiana State Police and Shreveport Police Department and prosecuted by First Assistant United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.