Suspects rounded up in check fraud scheme
November 23, 2010
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Authorities in Knoxville are rounding up at least 10 individuals in Tennessee and Georgia accused in a large check fraud scheme. According to a news release from the U.S. attorney's office in Knoxville, all are charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Those accused are from Atlanta; Conyers, Ga.; Knoxville; Maryville, Tenn., and Mountain City, Tenn. If convicted each faces up to 30 years in prison and up to $1 million in fines. Trials are scheduled for Jan. 19 before U.S. District Court Judge Thomas W. Phillips.
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WTVM
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