Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 15, 2024 – A Jonesboro man has been charged after he deposited a large US Treasury check into his bank account… but the check wasn’t real.
On July 19th, 38-year-old Richestra Gibbs went into First Security Bank on Red Wolf Blvd and deposited a United States Treasury check into his account in the amount of $25,230.22. Within three days, Gibbs withdrew $23,900.00 of the money from the account. On July 22nd, the check was returned by the US Treasury department as being fraudulent. Investigators have Gibbs on bank security video depositing the check.
He will likely face federal charges soon. As for now, he’s only dealing with state charges. Gibbs is charged with forgery and his bond was set for $25,000 cash only.
According to other police reports, a 29-year-old female was also arrested this week for depositing a Treasury check in an account at 1st Convenience Bank at the Highland Drive Walmart. She withdrew $5,426 from that account before the check was determined to be fraudulent.
As reported by NEA Report, another Jonesboro man was arrested in late July for a forged Treasury check for $25,861.64. Documents stated that the check was real, but it was issued to a different individual and address completely. The judge set his bond at $25,000 cash only. He insists he is innocent.