Former Georgia Banker Charged in $931,500 Fraud Scheme Involving Cryptocurrency
A former banker in Georgia has been indicted for her role in a fraudulent scheme that siphoned $931,500 from customer accounts into cryptocurrency wallets. Mercedes Henry, 35, of Stone Mountain, was arrested following a grand jury indictment in Atlanta.
Henry worked as a universal banker at multiple Ameris Bank locations in the Atlanta area in 2021. Prosecutors allege that between September and November 2021, she accessed sensitive information from six customers and linked their Ameris accounts to Coinbase accounts controlled by co-conspirators.
According to U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg, Henry received over $1,000 for her involvement in these fraudulent transfers. She faces multiple charges, including bank fraud and access device fraud. An indictment is an accusation, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The identities of her co-conspirators and the status of the stolen funds have not been disclosed.
FAQ
What charges has Mercedes Henry faced?
Mercedes Henry has been charged with multiple offenses, including bank fraud and access device fraud.
How much money was involved in the fraud scheme?
The fraudulent scheme involved siphoning $931,500 from customer accounts into cryptocurrency wallets.
What was Mercedes Henry's role at Ameris Bank?
Mercedes Henry worked as a universal banker at multiple Ameris Bank locations in the Atlanta area.
What method did Henry use to commit the fraud?
Henry accessed sensitive information from six customers and linked their Ameris accounts to Coinbase accounts controlled by co-conspirators.
What is the legal status of Mercedes Henry?
Mercedes Henry has been indicted, which is an accusation, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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