BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Sumter County man has been sentenced for his role in a multi-state bank fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr.
U.S. District Judge Anna M. Manasco sentenced Eddarrius Tyjuan Wallace, 37, of York, Alabama, to 60 months in prison and a $25,000 fine. In May, Wallace pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud.
“This type of fraud is a double problem: it steals money from the federal government and undermines the integrity of our banking system,” said U.S. Attorney Williams. “My office will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who steal from the government and manipulate the financial system for personal gain.”
“The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) aggressively investigates individuals who attempt to exploit U.S Treasury refund checks meant…
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