Former Bank Teller Charged with Fraud in Cryptocurrency Transfer Scheme

A former bank teller in metro Atlanta has been charged with fraud in an alleged cryptocurrency transfer scheme.

Mercedes Henry, 35, worked as a universal banker for Ameris Bank at multiple locations around Atlanta between September and November 2021.

Prosecutors claim that during this time, Henry linked six customers' bank account numbers to Coinbase without their permission using sensitive information she stole from them.

The funds were then transferred to Coinbase accounts controlled by her co-conspirators, totaling around $931,000, with Henry allegedly receiving over $1,000 for her part in the scheme.