Five charged in $1 million U.S. Treasury check scheme
August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Five charged in $1 million U.S. Treasury check scheme
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HOUSTON - A 33-count indictment has now been unsealed charging five Houston-area residents for their alleged roles in a scheme to obtain proceeds from a counterfeit $1,052,615.97 U.S. Treasury tax refund check.
Torik M. Blade, 39, Missouri City . . .
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Five charged in $1 million U.S. Treasury check scheme
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HOUSTON - A 33-count indictment has now been unsealed charging five Houston-area residents for their alleged roles in a scheme to obtain proceeds from a counterfeit $1,052,615.97 U.S. Treasury tax refund check.
Torik M. Blade, 39, Missouri City . . .