Bank Employee Steals and Sells Customer Data in Insider Scheme

Indictment and Charges

Kalien Frazier, a California resident, has been indicted by the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He faces six counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.

Employee’s Actions

As a customer service representative at an unnamed FDIC-insured bank, Frazier allegedly:

  • Collected sensitive customer data, including account details, debit card information, and personal information
  • Asked customers for confidential data even when not required
  • Advertised and sold bank account details in group chats

Scheme’s Impact

Prosecutors claim Frazier’s scheme affected hundreds of accounts, resulting in:

  • Unauthorized electronic payments and transfers
  • Potential financial losses for customers

Consequences

If convicted on all counts, Frazier could face a maximum sentence of over 120 years in prison.