Federal prosecutors charged eight defendants in a check-fraud scheme involving current and former New York City correction officers, a Texas parole officer and an MTA employee.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, Bianca Vieux allegedly recruited participants through an encrypted messaging platform. Recruits provided bank-account information so falsified checks could be deposited and withdrawn as cash.
The defendants allegedly created or deposited more than $3 million in fake checks and obtained over $500,000. Prosecutors say the proceeds funded luxury handbags, plastic surgery and tropical vacations.
Christopher Walker, a current NYC correction officer, allegedly made one fraudulent deposit while wearing his Department of Correction uniform. Former correction officer Valeria Waldron later worked as a Texas parole officer, while Steven Boyce worked for the New York City Transit Authority.
Walker allegedly obtained fake checks and documents from other fraudsters. Boyce is accused of producing fraudulent Social Security cards for him.
Two former correction officers, Aaron Warren and Tara Dildy, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and await sentencing.
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