A Maryland bank teller is facing serious charges after admitting to stealing a quarter of a million dollars from his clients.
The Scheme
27-year-old Mountee Brown pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. He worked with at least two others to target mostly elderly clients, many over 80 years old. The scheme involved Brown using his position to access victims’ accounts. His accomplices would then impersonate the victims at the bank to make withdrawals. Brown would then falsely verify these transactions, claiming they were legitimate customers he knew.
How it Worked
The prosecution detailed one instance where an accomplice posed as a victim to withdraw $10,000. Brown, despite knowing the person wasn’t the actual account holder, processed the transaction and falsified the records. This pattern repeated numerous times, resulting in a total theft of at least $255,000. Brown even deposited around $30,200 of the stolen money into his own account.
The Aftermath
Brown’s actions have resulted in serious legal consequences. The full extent of the investigation and potential penalties for Brown and his co-conspirators are yet to be determined.